Snow in Northeast Georgia has caused Georgia DOT crews to treat several state routes in the region with a salt and gravel mixture. Crews will continue to monitor road conditions in Northeast Georgia and treat as needed.
According to a press release issued by the DOT, the wintry precipitation has also caused some road closures in the region. The roads will remain closed until the winter event is over.
Road Closures
- SR 384/ Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway in Blairsville (Union County)
- SR 180 SPUR in Blairsville (Union County)
Roads Treated with Salt and Gravel
- SR 183 in Dawson County
- SR 129 in White County
- SR 17 in Habersham and Union counties
- SR 180 Union and White counties
- SR 60 Union and White counties
- SR 2 in Rabun, Union, and Towns County
Advisory:
Motorists traveling in Northeast Georgia should give Georgia DOT salt and gravel trucks enough room to allow crews to spread the salt and gravel mixture on the road. Motorists should not travel on the closed roads; instead, motorists should seek alternate routes.
