With the threat of possible sleet and freezing rain in North Georgia Monday, state transportation officials urge caution as you head out the door for your morning commute.
Ice accumulations should be light, but hazardous road conditions may develop. In anticipation of a possible icing event, Georgia Department of Transportation crews will begin brine treatment of interstates, state routes, bridges and overpasses on Sunday.
Georgia DOT crews from around the state will begin work on Sunday morning. A second shift of crews will monitor conditions and continue treatment overnight on bridges from 9 p.m. on Sunday night to 9 a.m. Monday morning.
If you’re not heading to the game, you may want to stay away from Atlanta Monday
“The threat of winter weather means that motorists should seriously consider alternatives to driving to work in metro Atlanta on Monday,” a media release from GDOT states. “Traffic in metro Atlanta is already expected to be heavier than normal through the remainder of the weekend and on Monday as Atlanta gears up for Monday’s College Football National Championship Game between the University of Georgia and the University of Alabama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Downtown Atlanta. Commuters who work in Downtown or Midtown Atlanta are advised to telework if possible or take transit on Monday. Additionally, officials have announced early closures for state and local government offices in metro Atlanta on Monday.”
READ Freezing rain possible Monday
For those who work in Atlanta are plan on attending the CFNC game, MARTA will offer additional rail service beginning at 5 a.m. Monday until 2 a.m. Tuesday. Rail service will operate on a weekday schedule on Sunday with trains arriving more frequently.
On Monday, all rail lines will provide service with more frequency and additional trains will be added as needed. Commuters are also urged to use GRTA Xpress Bus Serviceto get into and around the city.
