Traffic

Here’s how Georgia’s traffic stacks up to the rest of the country

(The Center Square) – Georgia's interstate system congestion and vehicle travel rate are among the highest in the U.S., a recent report shows. According to a National Transportation Research Group (TRIP) report published in late June, 57% of urban interstate highways in Georgia are considered congested during peak hours, the 12th-highest in the U.S. Georgia also has the 13th-highest rate of daily interstate travel per urban lane-mile, the report showed. Transportation officials said the data highlights the need for more infrastructure spending in the state. "With one of the most successful and fastest-growing ports in the United States, Georgia is at the…

24-year-old dies in Forsyth County motorcycle crash

A 24-year-old Cumming man is dead after an afternoon motorcycle crash in Forsyth County Saturday. Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department were dispatched to the area of Buford Dam Road and Timber Lake Trail in reference to a collision between a SUV and a motorcycle at about 2:36 p.m. According to the sheriff's office, preliminary investigation, indicates a 2017 Buick Enclave and was traveling east on Buford Dam Road with a 2013 Yamaha FZ8 behind it. A 2007 Chevy Tahoe was traveling west on Buford Dam Road. The Buick stopped for traffic due to another eastbound vehicle turning left onto…

Traffic improvements near Perimeter Mall could ease commute times

Two transportation projects designed to improve traffic flow in the Perimeter Market near I-285 were recently completed, according to the Central DeKalb Perimeter Improvement District. In February, the PCID Board approved $268,400 in funding for the projects, located in Dunwoody and Brookhaven. Construction began in March. “The PCIDs are thankful for the always-positive working relationships with the Cities of Dunwoody and Brookhaven. As employees re-enter the Perimeter market after so many months of working from home during COVID, they are coming back to a more efficient experience thanks to these two intersection projects. We look forward to many more years of continued partnership,“ said…

Law enforcement gears up for Fourth of July weekend traffic

Law enforcement officers throughout the state will be out in full force for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The increased police presence is designed to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities on Georgia roadways. This year, the holiday travel period is 54 hours long. It will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 2, and end at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. This year marks the third-year anniversary of the Georgia Hands-Free Law which went into effect July 1, 2018. Last year, the holiday period was 54 hours long. During the holiday period, State troopers investigated 246 traffic crashes…

Traffic is coming back in metro Atlanta as coronavirus cases dwindle

Traffic is picking up in Georgia as the coronavirus pandemic wanes, and it’s reflected in new revenue projections for the state’s toll lanes. The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) expects to generate $39.5 million from tolls during the fiscal year starting July 1. That’s more than double the $19.5 million SRTA has brought in during the current fiscal year, dominated by COVID-19. “Traffic is coming back,” SRTA Executive Director Chris Tomlinson told the agency’s Board of Directors Wednesday. Tomlinson said traffic in the toll lanes along interstates 75 and 85 is back to 77% of what it was before…

Lanes on Moss Creek Drive in Columbia County will be closed Thursday

Columbia County, in cooperation with Reeves Construction Company, wishes to inform the driving public of a temporary lane closure with lane shift on Moss Creek Drive. The temporary lane closure will be at 123 Moss Creek Drive to replace storm water utilities. Motorists can expect delays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting Thursday, June 24 through Friday, June 25. Motorists are urged to seek an alternate route if possible. When the lane closure is in effect traffic will be controlled by flaggers on each end of the lane closure. Below are some tips from Columbia County on how to…

82-year-old pedestrian struck and killed by 83-year-old driver in Dunwoody

DUNWOODY -- An 82-year-old Dunwoody man is dead after being hit by a car at the intersection of Vermack Road and Parliament Drive. On June 16 at 5:39 p.m., Dunwoody Police officers and DeKalb County Fire Rescue were dispatched to a person struck by an automobile call. Officers arrived minutes later and found a pedestrian unresponsive on the ground. Dunwoody officers and bystanders began life-saving measures prior to the arrival of DeKalb County Fire Rescue. The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. The pedestrian has been identified as 82-year-old John Lange of Dunwoody. The…

Here’s the latest plan to ease traffic congestion on I-285

The Georgia Department of Transportation unveiled a proposal Wednesday to improve the capacity of planned toll lanes along Interstate 285 by asking the private sector to play a larger role in the $6.1 billion project. The plan would add two barrier-separated toll lanes along 285 just north of its interchanges with I-20 east and west of Atlanta instead of the single lane envisioned when the project was first proposed in 2016. Two barrier-separated toll lanes already are planned along the “top end” of 285 stretching from Cobb County through Fulton and into DeKalb County. To make that possible, the state…

Cars crash into Savannah College of Art and Design building

SAVANNAH -- An overnight crash in Savannah resulted in multiple injuries after two Buicks crashed into a building on Victory Drive. The chain of events started at about 11 p.m. when officers attempted to stop a black Buick sedan on 38th Street. Police say the driver fled from officers at a high rate of speed. He was traveling on Barnard Street and ran a red light at Victory Drive, crashing into the passenger side of a red Buick Encore traveling westbound on Victory Drive. As a result of the impact, the Buick Encore spun and went across all lanes, coming to…

20 People died in Memorial Day crashes in Georgia

Numbers just released by the Georgia State Patrol point to a deadly Memorial Day holiday period on Georgia's roads. In Georgia, 20 traffic fatalities were reported. That's up from 15 deaths on Georgia roads last year. Troopers and local law enforcement investigated 17 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 20 deaths across Georgia during the Memorial Day holiday travel period. The 78-hour holiday period began Friday, May 28, at 6 p.m. and ended Monday, May 31, at 11:59 p.m. Statewide, Georgia State Troopers investigated 424 traffic crashes that resulted in 277 injuries. Troopers also investigated 11 fatal crashes which resulted in 11 traffic deaths. Local agencies reporting nine traffic deaths…

Two dead after man crashes going wrong way on Georgia 400

A fiery early morning crash claimed the lives of two men Sunday morning on Ga. 400 in Forsyth County. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, the wreck occurred because a driver was traveling the wrong way on Ga. 400. The Forsyth County 911 center began receiving calls just before 1:30 a.m. regarding a wrong way driver on Ga. 400 Northbound traveling at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. Before Sheriff’s Office Deputies could intercept the vehicle, a violent crash occurred between the Majors Road overpass and the Shiloh Road overpass causing one vehicle to burst into flames.…

Traffic may be slow on I-575 next week. Here’s why

Motorists traveling on I-575 this weekend and next week may experience some delays. The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to close the right lane in each direction of the Interstate between Ernest W. Barrett Parkway and Highway 92 so it can re-stripe some lanes. The roadwork will begin tonight from 9 p.m. until 10 a.m. and will continue Saturday from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. From Sunday through Thursday, crews plan to finish up just before the morning rush hour. They will be starting at 9 p.m. and wrapping up work at 5 a.m. Next Friday, they will close the…

Part of Briarcliff Way in Decatur to be closed for filming

DECATUR – Briarcliff Way NE, between Clifton Road NE and Old Briarcliff Road NE, will be closed to through-traffic from midnight to 4 a.m., Saturday, May 22, to facilitate the filming of Emergency in Decatur. Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area during the road closure period advising motorists of construction work in the area and of local traffic restrictions.

Here’s why Medlock Bridge was shut down Wednesday morning

UPDATE: The roadway has been cleared and the road is now open, according to the Johns Creek Police Department. JOHNS CREEK -- Drivers in Johns Creek can expect heavy delays this morning due to a crash on Medlock Bridge Road near Old Alabama Road. According to the Johns Creek Police Department, the wreck, which left an SUV turned on its side, did not cause any life-threatening injuries. Police are advising drivers to avoid the area of possible.

Road work ahead for Autumn Court in Columbia County

Columbia County, in cooperation with E.R. Snell, wishes to inform the driving public of intermittent, temporary lane closures on Autumn Court. The temporary lane closure will be on Autumn Court at Lewiston Road. The lane closure will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, May 20 through Tuesday, May 25. Expect delays please seek an alternate route if possible. At times, only one lane may be in operation, therefore traffic may be down to one lane with two-way traffic thru these sections. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers on each end of the lane closures that require two-way traffic…