For Immediate Release:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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Stay Safe and Seen: Georgia DOT's Halloween Travel Forecast and Safety Tips
Safety is a shared responsibility for motorists and pedestrians
ATLANTA - Halloween is this weekend, bringing many pedestrians to local neighborhoods for trick or treating and other Halloween festivities on Friday, October 31. The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is sharing anticipated travel forecasts for interstates and surface streets from Wednesday, October 29 through Sunday, November 2, 2025, to help motorists plan their Halloween activities accordingly. The traffic volume data is based on evaluating historical Halloween traffic patterns.
An increase in traffic due to Halloween festivities in Metro Atlanta is expected at the following locations:
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Fright Fest - Six Flags Over Georgia
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Pumpkin Festival - Stone Mountain Park
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Haunted Seas - Georgia Aquarium
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Scarecrows in the Garden Exhibit - Atlanta Botanical Gardens
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Netherworld - Stone Mountain
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Fear Fest - Underground Atlanta
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Truck or Treat - The Battery
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Trick or Treat - Children's Museum of Atlanta
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The Ghastly Dreadfuls - The Center for Puppetry Arts
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Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade
Motorists should expect increased traffic on the Metro Atlanta interstates and surface streets during Halloween weekend:
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Interstate Traffic Forecast for Halloween weekend:
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Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30: Afternoon congestion is expected between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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Friday, October 31 and Saturday, November 1: Heavy traffic is anticipated from noon to evening hours due to Halloween festivities. Drivers should plan for an additional 30 to 45 minutes of travel time.
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Sunday, November 2: Light traffic is expected throughout the day.
Metro Atlanta Surface Streets Halloween Day Traffic Forecast:
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Northside Drive / Cobb Parkway: Heavy traffic from 2-4 p.m., normal traffic from 4-5 p.m., improving traffic from 5-7 p.m.
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Peachtree Parkway: Heavy traffic from 2-5 p.m., improving traffic from 5-7 p.m.
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Roswell Road: Normal traffic from 2-3 p.m., heavy traffic from 3-5 p.m., improving traffic from 5-7 p.m.
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Jimmy Carter Boulevard / Holcomb Bridge Road: Heavy traffic from 3-5 p.m., improving traffic from 5-7 p.m.
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Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway / Veterans Memorial Highway: Normal traffic from 2-3 p.m., heavy traffic from 3-6 p.m., improving traffic from 6-7 p.m.
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Northside Drive / Metropolitan Parkway: Improving traffic from 2-3 p.m., heavy traffic from 3-5 p.m., improving traffic again from 5-7 p.m.
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Ponce de Leon Avenue: Normal traffic from 2-5 p.m., improving traffic from 5-7 p.m.
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Moreland Avenue: Normal traffic from 2-3 p.m. and 6-7 p.m., improving traffic from 3-6 p.m.
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Memorial Drive: Improving traffic throughout 2-7 p.m.
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Tara Boulevard: Heavy traffic from 2-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., normal conditions expected throughout the day.
Safety Tips to Keep in Mind this Halloween:
Best Practices for Drivers
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Maintain a safe speed - Reduce your speed as you enter residential areas and neighborhoods to ensure the safety of trick or treaters and other pedestrians.
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Avoid distractions - Distracted driving is dangerous anytime of the year, especially during Halloween.
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Refrain from impaired driving - Halloween night is a fun time for all. However, remember to enjoy yourself responsibly or designate a sober driver. Driving impaired endangers your life and others.
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Remain alert - Trick-or-treaters don't always use the crosswalk on Halloween night. Remain vigilant in areas with busy pedestrian traffic.
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Yield the right-of-way - Always yield to pedestrians, even if they are not at a designated crosswalk.
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Exercise patience - Foot traffic during Halloween can become frustrating. Remain patient if you encounter areas with vehicle/foot traffic that's heavier than usual.
Best Practices for Pedestrians
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Use a flashlight while walking at night.
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Always use a sidewalk if available.
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See and Be Seen. Make sure drivers see you and stop before walking in front of a vehicle.
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Children out at night and under the age of 13 should have adult supervision.
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Children should stick to familiar, well-lit areas and trick-or-treat in groups.
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Decorate costumes with reflective tape and have children carry glow sticks or flashlights.
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Always cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
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Walking impaired can be just as dangerous as driving impaired. Don't let friends or family walk alone after drinking.
Use 511GA as a resource:
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Plan Your Route - Traffic along your normal route may be a little heavier on Halloween night. Before you head out on your haunt and festivities, visit 511ga.org and download the free 511GA app to explore different route options.
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Check Traffic Incidents - Halloween night, as with any night, you can experience various roadway incidents. Using 511GA can make you aware of any traffic incidents in your area.
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511GA's operators are available 24/7. Call 511 if you need roadside assistance or see that another motorist does and any additional travel info.
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Drive Mode - 511GA's Drive Mode is an essential tool for driving at night when heavy pedestrian traffic is expected. Eliminate phone usage and distracted driving.
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My511 - Create and save routes and cameras.
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Save your Halloween destination route and use it in our step-by-step navigation tool.
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As you are traveling, be alerted to closures, construction, and incidents in real time by activating My511 alerts.
Georgia DOT's See and Be Seen campaign emphasizes the shared responsibility between motorists and pedestrians. Walkers and drivers are urged to pay attention, to ensure a safe Halloween for everyone. For further information, visit the Georgia DOT's official https://www.dot.ga.gov.
Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs and maintains Georgia's state and federal highways. We're involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike and pedestrian programs. And we help local governments maintain their roads. Georgia DOT and its nearly 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability and mobility. The Department's vision is to boost Georgia's competitiveness through leadership in transportation.
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