With Christmas and New Year’s travel picking up, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is issuing travel alerts and safety reminders for motorists across the state. Georgia DOT says it will temporarily suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near key shopping areas, malls, and retail districts to reduce congestion during peak travel times.

The lane-closure suspension will be in effect:

• Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 6:00 a.m. through Sunday, Dec. 28 at 10:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 5:00 a.m. through Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Georgia DOT reminds drivers that while lane closures are suspended, work crews may still be active near highways, and some long-term lane closures may remain in place for safety. Emergency and incident-related lane closures can also happen at any time.

Motorists are urged to slow down, stay alert, follow posted signs, and use extra caution—especially in or near work zones. For real-time traffic conditions, Georgia DOT recommends checking the state’s road updates online or through the 511GA app. Georgia DOT says it wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday travel season.