GDOT Making Progress Clearing Routes in East-Central Georgia
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Augusta, Ga. - The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) anticipates having all removable debris cleared from all state routes in District 2 (east-central Georgia) by Monday evening.
Georgia DOT crews spent most of Sunday clearing debris in Burke, Emanuel, Glascock, Jefferson, Jenkins, Laurens, and Treutlen Counties. State routes across the rest of the district are passable, although some are still affected.
It is important to note that some debris cannot be removed because it is wrapped up in power lines. In those instances, Georgia DOT must wait for the utility company to respond to ensure it is safe to handle the debris.
Crews spent Sunday working to repair State Route 86 on the Laurens and Treutlen County line, which is closed because of a road washout.
In Jefferson County, State Route 296 between Warrior Trail and United States 1/United States 221 is still closed because of a road washout. Crews are continuing to assess damage.
State Route 305 between Keysville and Midville is still blocked in some areas. However, crews have made progress, and we expect to have all removable debris cleared by Monday evening.[Link]
Georgia DOT is assessing and repairing traffic lights across the district. There are traffic signal issues across most of our east-central Georgia counties. Some will require complete rebuilds and some are only signal issues. Additional equipment and materials are being mobilized from other districts. Repairs will be based on priority. There is currently no timeline for completion.
We continue to stress the importance of limiting all non-essential travel. This helps our Georgia DOT crews perform their work quicker and safer. If you encounter a crew, please move over a lane if possible. Vehicles clearing roads will make frequent stops, so don't tailgate. For the safety of signal technicians working in bucket trucks, slow down as you approach and don't crowd the trucks.
Most traffic lights across the district continue to be non-operational. Several drivers are disobeying Georgia traffic law, which requires you to stop at a flashing red or non-operational signal. If you must drive, we strongly encourage you to use EXTREME caution.
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