Can you drive in Atlanta now? Here’s what to know about current road conditions – 11Alive.com WXIA
Next up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoNext up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoATLANTA — After widespread wintry precipitation fell across metro Atlanta Friday, the concern now turns to that moisture freezing onto roads and bridges, setting up for a messy Saturday for drivers. 11Alive is monitoring current road conditions below, where you can keep track of real-time traffic data and road temperatures. Georgia Department of Transportation said more than 300 pieces of equipment were deployed across the region to plow Georgia roads. GDOT said its crews are working 12-hour shifts and are prioritizing routes heavily traveled by emergency vehicles. However, GDOT cautioned conditions on the roads will continue to deteriorate and should be considered hazardous for travel. Numerous crashes and incidents have been reported on Georgia’s interstates and state routes. For their own safety, drivers should continue to heed all warnings to stay off the roads.Check the map below or 11alive.com/traffic for more real-time traffic information.The National Weather Service monitors the surface temperatures of roadways with a system of sensors. You can check those temperatures here.MORE FROM THE 11ALIVE WEATHER IMPACT TEAMDOWNLOAD THE 11ALIVE APP: TEXT YOUR WEATHER PHOTOS TO US: 404-885-7600 JOIN THE 11ALIVE WEATHER IMPACT TEAM’S FACEBOOK GROUP: Nearly 10,000 metro Atlanta and north Georgia weather enthusiasts share their weather photos every day. Click here to join the group! Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
