Georgia DOT begins brine operations on roadways, treatment of roads continue
With the forecast of potential ice accumulation across the region, there is possibility for fallen trees and downed power lines. I
Georgia DOT prepares to brine roads ahead of potential wintry weather in CSRA
“Our Georgia DOT maintenance crews will be out and about on I-20, I-520, state routes in Augusta, and then some other high priority state routes. US-1 and US-25 in Burke County, US-441,” Volk said. “We may also go as far south as Wrens and the Fall Line Freeway, but could be subject to change depending on the forecast.”
GDOT preps roads for wintery weather moving in
Department of Transportation officials have been busy preparing for the weather the CSRA is expecting Friday into early Saturday.
GDOT Brines Atlanta-Area Roads Ahead Of Winter Weather
As winter weather approaches the northern half of Georgia early Friday, the Georgia Department of Transportation is mobilizing crews and brine operations to keep roads safe amid the threat of
GDOT prepares roads as snow and ice threat looms over Georgia
The effort is part of a coordinated response to avoid a repeat of the infamous 2014 snowstorm, which stranded thousands of drivers on Georgia’s highways for hours.
Crews prepare highways as Georgia, South Carolina brace for winter weather
Before the weather system’s arrival, crews will apply a brine solution to interstates, state routes, bridges and overpasses in anticipation of freezing rain, sleet, ice, and snow.
‘All hands on deck:’ GDOT crews to start treating roads across north GA to stop ice from forming
Georgia Department of Transportation trucks are ready to roll as winter weather threatens metro Atlanta and north Georgia.
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Winter storm watch issued for metro Atlanta with snow, sleet, freezing rain expected
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Georgia Power prepares for winter storm, offers recommendations for staying warm
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