The Georgia Department of Transportation has released updated information for lane closures and construction schedules that are going on over the weekend.
- Phillips Arena will host the Hawks vs. Houston Rockets on Friday, November 3, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Fall Out Boy Mania Tour will be at the arena on Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Piedmont Park will host the Starry Night 5K on Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- The Georgia World Congress Center will host the American Public Health Association on Sunday, November 5, 2017, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
To survive summer construction, Georgia DOT offers the following tips:
- Plan ahead. Before you get behind the wheel, call 511 or visit 511ga.org for real-time information on active construction, incidents, road conditions and more.
- Drive Alert and Arrive Alive. Keep the smartphone out of reach until you complete your drive. And wear your seatbelt.
- Seek traffic-reducing commute options like carpool or public transit. Visit 511ga.org or http://GaCommuteOptions.com/.
- Use extra caution in work zones: pay attention, slow down, and watch for workers. Work zone safety is in your hands.
