Georgia DOT - Northeast Region

Info on interstates & state routes -planning, construction, maintenance & operations for Northeast GA Region from Gwinnett Co north & east to state line.

[511 GA - A Service of Georgia DOT @511Georgia]

GWINNETT CO - All lanes are blocked on I-85 N past L'ville Suwanee Rd. (mm 111.5) due to a crash. Avoid travel in this direction and use alt. routes.

Est. end time: 3:00 pm

Updates: https://t.co/UPWapjlRu7

[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

Join our virtual informational session on March 19 to learn more about the HERO Trainee position. We’ll cover job duties, training, the work environment, and career opportunities with GDOT.

Ready to take the next step?

🔗 Register here:
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[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

🎙️ New episode of Ahead of the Curve!

Let's talk with GDOT’s Alan Davis & Paul DeNard and MARTA’s Rhonda Allen about the behind-the-scenes coordination underway to keep metro Atlanta moving during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

🎧 Listen: https://t.co/vQCeYHRLrZ

#WorldCup2026 ⚽🚧

[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

Take in the view 📸, leave out the litter. Toccoa Falls is just too cool to clutter 🚯. Head downstream to https://t.co/YpNCS6AIDI and turn the tide 🌊 against litter. Help #KeepItCleanGA with a cleanup near you! #ShowGASomeLove ❤

[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

Be sure to show your good side on Jekyll Island 🏖️. No monsters here and let’s keep it that way! Leave only footprints 👣 and #KeepItCleanGA. #ShowGASomeLove ❤

[511 GA - A Service of Georgia DOT @511Georgia]

FRANKLIN CO.- All lanes blocked on I-85 N at SR 17(mm 173) due to crash.

Expect delays. Alt. routes recommended | Est. clear time: 3:00 pm

UPDATES: https://t.co/B544RgTSz4

[511 GA - A Service of Georgia DOT @511Georgia]

GWINNETT CO.- All lanes blocked on SR 316 E exit ramp to SR 20/Buford Dr. (mm 7.4) due to a crash. Avoid travel in this direction and seek alt. routes. #gwinnettcounty

UPDATE: https://t.co/DSZMskd2Tf

[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

🚧 Crews are still treating roads in some areas. Watch for workers, drive with extreme caution, and don’t assume roads are fully clear. Refreezing and black ice are possible today into tonight. Check 511GA for current conditions. 🥶

Latest Press Release:
https://t.co/gIqzfOlNbU

[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

If you don’t have to be on the roads, please stay off them. Fewer vehicles allow crews to work efficiently during winter conditions. Get the latest winter weather updates and safety tips at https://t.co/ArX8zqmNju

[511 GA - A Service of Georgia DOT @511Georgia]

🚨Watch out for icy road conditions across multiple counties in the @GDOTNE region. ❄️
To view current road closures, visit https://t.co/me1A0x4Ci5 or download the 511GA mobile app. To report icy conditions, dial 5️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ to speak with a live operator.

[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

🚨 Crews are still maintaining roads and monitoring the storm. Please continue to stay home as we clear roadways — another round of ice could create even more hazardous conditions. Stay safe, Georgia. ❄️

[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

⚠️ Watch for black ice, especially on bridges and overpasses, and be alert for fallen trees or power lines. Black ice is most common overnight and early morning. Avoid travel if possible—or wait until daylight.
https://t.co/ArX8zqmNju

[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

Before the storm hits, GDOT crews are already working. 1.9M gallons of brine are ready for winter weather response across Georgia.

Find out how GDOT prepares roads for winter weather at https://t.co/ArX8zqmNju

[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

Ralph Beaver didn’t think twice.

While responding to a guardrail strike on SR 316, the GDOT maintenance foreman put himself in harm’s way to save motorists and a police officer. His bravery earned both the Heroism Award and the Sean Kornacki Award.

https://t.co/rO1kZb5g6K

[Georgia DOT - Northeast Region @GDOTNE]

A Must Read! ⬇️

[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

Forsyth County is growing fast. From widening key segments of SR 9 and replacing aging infrastructure to building new roundabouts that improve safety and traffic flow, upgrades will support safer, smoother travel for years to come.
🔗 https://t.co/PuYVLNqGZg

[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

This week on Ahead of the Curve, Natalie Dale chats with Kelly Johnson, GDOT’s Strategic Workforce Director, about how growth, connection, and purpose are shaping our workplace culture—and helping us serve Georgians better every day.

🎙️ 🔗 https://t.co/RqHLQoaJM0

[Georgia DOT @GADeptofTrans]

🚗💨 Litter doesn’t just look bad — it’s dangerous.
Debris on roadways causes over 200,000 crashes annually nationwide.
From securing your load to maintaining your vehicle, small steps prevent big problems. Keep it clean, keep it safe.

Extra Mile Blog:👉 https://t.co/Ulnqwp7B7V

[511 GA - A Service of Georgia DOT @511Georgia]

GWINNETT CO.- Middle lane blocked on I-85 S before SR 140/Jimmy Carter Blvd. (mm 99) due to a stall. Use caution in the area. #gwinnettcounty

Est. clear time: 12:31 pm

UPDATE: https://t.co/jXKqkgojOg

[Georgia DOT - Northeast Region @GDOTNE]

Oconee County drivers! It’s not just fall season bringing in the cool vibes, so are some of the SR 316 Bundle 2 projects aimed at improving safety and mobility within the corridor. 🍃

Check out five key things YOU should know about these projects.

https://t.co/NMzWSQxn4B

[511 GA - A Service of Georgia DOT @511Georgia]

JACKSON CO.- Right lane blocked on I-85 N before SR 53/Winder Hwy (mm 129) due to debris. Use caution in the area. #jacksoncounty

Est. clear time: 3:01 pm

UPDATE: https://t.co/cv7Q7pVTrI