Georgia Department of Transportation

01/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/23/2026 11:12

Update: Start of east-central Ga. brine operations advanced to Friday night

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For Immediate Release:
January 23, 2026
Contact: Will Volk 478.251.5056
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District Two Communications

Update: Start of east-central Ga. brine operations advanced to Friday night


Augusta, Ga. - The Georgia Department of Transportation has advanced the start of brine operations in District 2 (east-central Georgia) to Friday, January 23 at 7 p.m. Georgia DOT maintenance crews will begin treating Interstate 20, Interstate 520/Bobby Jones Expressway, and all state routes between State Route 540/The Fall Line Freeway and I-20 at that time. A Georgia DOT contractor is scheduled to begin treating all state routes north of I-20 at midnight Friday night into Saturday. Georgia DOT maintenance crews will begin treating Interstate 16 and all state routes between I-16 and SR 540 on Saturday at 7 a.m.

Brine is a solution of salt and water used to decrease the probability of freezing under certain conditions. Trucks must travel 40 mph to properly apply the treatment. Please pay attention and stay back at least 100 feet.

Starting Friday night, crews will be staffed around the clock until the threat is over. All district maintenance personnel will work 12-hour shifts.

Please note, our plans are based on current weather reports and are subject to change.
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