Connecticut Steps Up Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign Beginning October 15
Connecticut law enforcement has a message for drivers: Put down the cell phones and electronic devices while behind the wheel.
In partnership with state and local law enforcement, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Highway Safety Office will step up efforts to enforce read more…
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Massachusetts DOT Columbus Day Weekend Travel Advisory
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding members of the public to plan ahead for the upcoming Columbus Day Weekend due to a higher volume of vehicles on the roads. Travelers are encouraged to drive in off-peak hours if possible, utilize the appropriate technology read more…
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Georgia Officials Provide Update on Tropical Storm Ian Preparations
Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined state and local emergency management officials, local leaders, and others in Savannah to provide an update on Tropical Storm Ian preparations and the state’s planned response. The State of Emergency issued by Governor Kemp on Tuesday went into effect read more…
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North Carolina DOT: Avoid Travel When Tropical System Ian Hits
North Carolina State transportation officials are prepared for Ian and are urging people to avoid any unnecessary travel starting Friday into the weekend.
“This storm could make travel treacherous in North Carolina,” said J. Eric Boyette, North Carolina’s Transportation Secretary. “Please monit read more…
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Tropical Storm Ian Update: Hurricane Warning Issued for Entire Coast of South Carolina
At 1100 AM EDT, the center of Tropical Storm Ian was located about 25 miles north-northeast of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Ian is moving toward the north-northeast near 9 mph (15 km/h). A turn toward the north is expected late today, followed by a turn toward the north-northwest with an increase in read more…
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South Carolina DOT is Prepared for Hurricane Ian Response
With forecasts calling for South Carolina to be impacted by Hurricane Ian later this week, workers of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) are prepared to work around the clock and use all available resources to maintain the safety of South Carolina’s roads and read more…
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Georgia DOT Suspends Lane Closures Along I-16, I-75 and I-95
The Georgia Department of Transportation announces that beginning today all projects requiring lane closures along I-16, I-75, and I-95 south of Atlanta will be halted to help ease potential congestion along Hurricane Ian evacuation routes.
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Hurricane Ian Update: Catastrophic Storm Surge, Winds and Flooding Expected
At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Ian was located about 45 miles west-northwest of Naples, Florida. Ian is moving toward the north-northeast near 9 mph (15 km/h). This general motion with a reduction in forward speed is forecast today, followed by a turn toward the northeast on Thursday. On the forecast track, the center of Ian is expected to move onshore within the hurricane warning area in a few hours, move over central Florida tonight and Thursday morning and emerge over the read more…
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Hurricane Ian Update: New Watches and Warnings Issued for Florida, Georgia and South Carolina
At 1100 AM EDT, the center of Hurricane Ian was located about 305 miles south-southwest of Sarasota, Florida. Ian is moving toward the north near 10 mph (17 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue today. A turn toward the north-northeast with a reduction in forward speed is forecast tonight and Wednesday.
On the forecast track, the center of Ian is expected to move over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico in a couple of hours, pass west of the Florida Keys later today, and approach the read more…
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Hurricane Ian Update: Road Construction and Lane Closures Suspended in Tampa Bay Area
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has suspended all lane closures in the Tampa Bay area. With Hurricane Ian approaching, the Department has directed FDOT road and bridge contractors to temporarily suspend all operations on active construction projects within the projected path.
All available lanes will remain open on the interstate and State Road system in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties.
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State of Emergency Declared for 24 Florida Counties Ahead of Tropical Depression 9
What will likely be called Hurricane Ian as it strengthens is forecast to hit Florida, and Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 24 counties.
Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Caribbean on Friday with a path that could bring it to Florida next week as a major Category 3 hurricane. As of 5:00 pm today the its projected path has the system approaching Florida late Tuesday and making landfall Wednesday.
Tropical Depression Nine has the potential to strengthen read more…
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Washington State DOT Will Suspend Most Construction for Memorial Day Holiday
The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that most state highway construction work will be suspended through the holiday weekend – including Monday, May 30 – to ease congestion.
However, please stay alert for new lane shifts or work zone staging areas that may remain in pla read more…
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Tennessee DOT to Suspend All Lane Closure Activity for the Holiday Weekend
Road Construction will not delay motorists as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Friday, May 27 through 6:00 a.m. on read more…
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Delaware’s Speed Safety Program in I-95 Construction Zone to Begin Issuing Violations
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in partnership with the Delaware State Police announce the warning period for the Electronic Speed Safety Program in the I-95 construction zone in Wilmington ends on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Beginning Monday, April 18, 2022, first-time offenders read more…
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Tennessee DOT Halts I-75 Construction for Easter Holiday
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all interstate construction work on Easter weekend in anticipation of increased holiday travel.
TDOT crews and contractors will stop all road construction work that requires lane closures beginning Thursday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. read more…
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