Whether you are headed on vacation or plan to stay around home for the Fourth of July, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) urges motorists to drive alert and use caution while on their way to celebrations throughout the weekend.
“The July Fourth weekend is anticipated to be one of the heaviest travel times this year particularly following a year when Georgians weren’t able to travel due to COVID-19,” said State Traffic Engineer Andrew Heath. “We recommend drivers pay extra attention, stay off their phones and buckle up. We want you to stay safe and enjoy your weekend activities.”
Safety is always a primary concern. Georgia DOT is committed to reducing fatalities on Georgia’s Roadways, but the department cannot do it alone. Through its Drive Alert Arrive Alive (DAAA) campaign, GDOT has called attention to an alarming surge in fatalities on Georgia’s roads. Many of these deaths are preventable, and in 2019 70 percent of fatalities were attributed to driver behavior. DAAA implores motorists to focus on driving, to not drive distracted and to wear a seatbelt to reduce the chance of serious injury or death if there is a crash. Visit www.dot.ga.gov/DAAA to learn more.
As a reminder, to ease traffic congestion Georgia DOT is suspending construction-related lane closures on interstate and secondary routes from Friday, July 2 through Tuesday July 7. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and call 511 or visit 511ga.org where you can access statewide, route-specific information on crashes, road work, traffic and weather. Callers can transfer to operators to report incidents or request assistance on interstate or state routes throughout Georgia.
