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The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has issued a reminder to motorists during travel for the upcoming July 4th weekend.

GDOT is suspending lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 3, through 10:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 6. During the holiday travel period, construction-related lane closures will be suspended to ease potential congestion, reduce delays, and increase safety.

Around Troup County and West Georgia, GDOT predicts I-85 and I-185 will have light congestion, barring any collisions.

For metro areas, heavy traffic is expected on Thursday, July 3, and Sunday, July 6, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., with light to normal traffic expected on July 4. Typical congestion is expected on Saturday.

Motorists should also expect some post-holiday congestion on the interstate on Monday. 

The City of LaGrange reminds that much of Lafayette Square will be closed to traffic for the annual Downtown LaGrange Car, Truck and Bike Show on Saturday, July 5, when both East and West Lafayette Square will be closed to traffic from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Broad Street to Vernon Street. 

GDOT has issued the following traffic trends for major interstates in Georgia:

4 I-75 is predicted to have moderate congestion southbound and northbound out of Atlanta into Stockbridge. 

4 I-20 is predicted to have light congestion eastbound and westbound in West Georgia near Alabama. 

4 I-24 is predicted to have moderate congestion in Northwest Georgia near Chattanooga. 

4 I-75 is predicted to have moderate congestion northbound and southbound in North Georgia near Chattanooga.  

4 I-16 is predicted to have heavy congestion westbound and eastbound in East Georgia near Savannah.  

4 I-475, I-75, and I-16 are predicted to have heavy congestion in West Georgia near Macon. 

4 I-75 is predicted to have moderate congestion northbound and southbound in South Georgia near Valdosta. 

4 I-85 is predicted to have light congestion in Northeast Georgia, near South Carolina. 

4 I-95 is predicted to have moderate congestion northbound and southbound in Southeast Georgia near Florida. 

Motorists are also encouraged to plan ahead using 511GA in anticipation of increased traffic on interstates, and especially in areas where several cities in the state are hosting special holiday events, which could impact travel patterns.

GDOT warns, if you plan to attend a fireworks show and consume alcohol, designate a sober driver or use alternative transportation options.