GDOT Warns Travelers of Traffic Congestion

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Transportation is waing travelers to be ready for traffic congestion during the next few days.

GDOT officials say from noon and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to expect severe traffic congestion on highways -- especially in the metro Atlanta area -- due to holiday travel.

Motorists are advised not to travel during these hours if possible, say GDOT officials.

GDOT says the following hotspots tend to cause the biggest delays:

• Interstate 75 southbound south of Atlanta airport through McDonough and Locust Grove
• Interstate 75/85 SB through downtown Atlanta
• Interstate 285 on the northe "top end" section
• Interstate 75 Northbound through Cobb County
• GA 400 north AND southbound through north Fulton County
• Interstate 85 SB past the SR 74/Senoia Rd. area - with construction

GDOT says these sections are expected to have the worst delays, but other highways across the state, especially those near malls and retail centers, will likely be congested as well.

For retu travel, Sunday is expected to have the heaviest traffic. Plan your trip either very early or very late that day to avoid the main rush, says GDOT.