If you’re traveling this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, we’ve got all the traffic predictions you need to know. While these traffic forecasts might be a little unavoidable, it’s still good to know. So make sure you’ve got some snacks, a full tank of gas, and the perfect playlist! Keep scrolling for all the details on Thanksgiving traffic in the ATL.
When will holiday traffic be the worst in Atlanta?
Georgia Department of Transportation predicts the heaviest holiday traffic will be on Tuesday, November 25th and Wednesday, November 26th, from around 12pm – 6pm, and then again on Sunday, November 30th from 5pm – 8pm. For Thursday, November 27th (which is actual Thanksgiving), and Friday, November 28th, GDOT is actually predicting light-to-normal traffic and congestion.
What is GDOT doing to help with holiday traffic flow?
To help keep traffic moving during the Thanksgiving holiday, GDOT is suspending all lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near major shopping areas from 5am on Wednesday through 10pm on Sunday. This will encompass the entire Thanksgiving travel window.
Hopefully, opening these lanes back up and suspending construction will help keep traffic moving, and get you to your designation on time!
Thanksgiving Travel Tips
If you’re traveling this Thanksgiving, make sure you’ve got all the things you need for your trip! This includes:
- leaving early enough that you don’t feel the need to rush
- making sure you have a full tank of gas
- packing some snacks, coffee, water, and anything else you might need to keep you alert and comfy while you drive
- make sure your tire pressure is good to go, and your oil doesn’t need to be changed
- ALWAYS buckle your seatbelt, and keep it on for the entirety of your trip
Happy travels this Thanksgiving, Atlanta!