ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announces the suspension of all lane closures on Georgia interstates during the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend. The suspension of lane closures will begin at 12:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, through 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, to offset the influence of holiday traffic and to reduce delays and increase safety for motorists. Motorists should note that some lane closures may still remain in place due to safety or emergency considerations.

Georgia DOT has analyzed Labor Day travel data from 2024 and predicts the following traffic flow patterns during this year’s holiday weekend from Wednesday, August 27 to Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Metro Atlanta Interstates:

Motorists should be advised of potential heavy traffic on Fr

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