DID YOU KNOW❓ 80% of the total heat rise inside a vehicle happens in the first 30 minutes.

#HeatstrokePreventionDay

Throughout the month of May, we're focusing on safety for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and National Bicycle Safety Month. 🚲🏍️

Stay tuned for tips on how you and your family can stay safe on the roads — and tips are always available at NHTSA.gov/road-safety. 🛣️✔️

CHEROKEE CO. - Far left lane is blocked on I-575 N at Sixes Rd. (mm 13.5) due to a stall.

Use caution | Est. clear time: 10:00 am #CherokeeCounty #HollySprings

Check 511ga.org for updates: 511ga.org/EventDetails/I…

Polk County: We want to hear from you about the proposed intersection improvements on Highway 278 at Coot's Lake Road. Head to …lake-road-0016469-gdot.hub.arcgis.com to read more and leave comments.

On this National #HeatstrokePreventionDay , remember to:
👶 Always check the back seat.
👜 Leave a personal item on your front seat as a reminder.
🔑 Always keep your vehicle locked and keys out of reach.

Once You Park, Stop. Look. Lock.

GILMER CO - All lanes are blocked on SR 52 E at Brett Dicker Memorial Dr. due to a crash. Avoid travel in this direction and use alt. routes.

Est. end time: 12:45 pm

Call 511 for updates and check 511ga.org for road conditions.

Revitalize Georgia's highways with bursts of vibrant wildflowers! 🌼 Purchase a Wildflower Tag and join us in funding this blooming initiative.

Let's paint the roadsides together! bit.ly/3EwLjiW

No matter what type of vehicle you drive, how short the drive is, or what time you’re leaving, one of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. #buckleup Georgia #buckleup

Whitfield County: All lanes of I-75 NB are blocked beginning at milepost 340. Estimated clearance time is one hour.

Update: All lanes now open.

Chattooga County: All lanes in both directions are closed directions on Highway 27 between Kirby Hollow Road and Sloppy Floyd Lake Road due to a crash. Estimated clearance time is 3:30 p.m.

Construction is such a beautiful thing. Figuratively and literally. 😉

Vogue, we're coming for you. Or shall we say, #WorkingItForYou ?

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The First Quarter Newsletter is here! Take a look at what's been happening around the TIME Task Force in Q1 here: buff.ly/4d7MtjT

🌸 Spring into the latest! 📖 Dive into the Spring 2024 issue of Georgia MilePost to discover the latest activities, programs, and initiatives by Georgia DOT and our incredible partners. 🛣️🚦 Don't miss out! Read now ➡️ bit.ly/4b8x9BI #GeorgiaMilePost #GDOTUpdates

Carroll County: The two NB lanes of State Route 27 are now open over Little Tallapoosa River. Crews are now constructing the SB sidewalk. Remember to slow down through work zones. #DriveAlert #ArriveAliveGA

Thank you to all the school bus drivers who keep our kids safe. #DriveAlert #ArriveAliveGA

As National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week comes to a close we ask that you continue to watch for crews whenever you drive through work sites. Slow down. Keep your eyes on the road. #NWZSAW #DriveAlert #ArriveAliveGA

Get your detective hat on—Work Zone Safety Week is coming to a close! Join us in our spot the difference game and learn how to navigate work zones safely. Together, we can make our roads safer for everyone. #SpotTheDifference #DriveAlert #NWZAW

Did you know? There were 13,689 work zone related crashes in Georgia in 2023. Be sure to SLOW DOWN, when you’re traveling through a work zone. It’s for your safety as well as the workers.

Learn more: bit.ly/3MC6d4l

#WorkZoneSafety #DriveAlert #NWZAW

Let's have some fun while staying safe! It's Work Zone Safety Week, and we're challenging you to spot the differences in our work zone images. Get ready for some eye-opening insights into road safety. #SpotTheDifference #StaySafe #NWZAW