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re: Driving to Athens
Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:49 am to slinger1317
Posted on 10/1/09 at 9:49 am to slinger1317
I have some friends that drive back and forth to Atlanta from here a good bit and they suggested taking I59 to I20 because of the construction on I85 right before Atlanta. They've said traffic has been pretty rough there. Can anybody confirm this. Google maps doesn't have it adding too much time.
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Posted on 10/1/09 at 10:01 am to STBTigerr
This site was mentioned earlier in the thread, it has a lot of helpful info.
Georgia-Navigator
It looks like most fo the construction on 85 will be at night.
Georgia-Navigator
It looks like most fo the construction on 85 will be at night.
Posted on 10/1/09 at 11:05 am to AtlBrett
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Coming from LA....take I-85 through the heart of Atlanta and stay on I-85 towards South Carolina outside the perimeter (I-285), then take Hwy 316 straight into Athens....stay off Hwy 78 and other back roads....2 lane speed traps.
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Posted on 10/1/09 at 11:14 am to Geauxtigers468
Dont worry bout speed traps. It was the end of the month so they were trying to make their quota. Crank it up to 90 put it on cruise and just ride. (Unreal a cop gave a ticket for 8 over on a highway. Must have been a real dick) 
Posted on 10/1/09 at 12:29 pm to STBTigerr
I would stick to I-10, 65, 85 to Atlanta. It's much faster than going up to I-20, even with the construction on 85 in Georgia.
Also, watch your speed when you get onto 316 from I-85. I take that exit just about every day and there are usually some pigs set up on the first few miles of 316.
Also, watch your speed when you get onto 316 from I-85. I take that exit just about every day and there are usually some pigs set up on the first few miles of 316.
Posted on 10/1/09 at 12:48 pm to ThePlumber
I'm guessing most of you don't even know what constitutes a "speed trap". Is it a trap whenever you see 2 or more police cars sitting together?
Posted on 10/1/09 at 12:55 pm to USMC DAWG
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And watch out for the Troopers on the East side of Birmingham. There are usually hanging out between exits 140 and 168 towards Talladega on I-20 East
Also between Eutaw Exit 40 on I 20 and Ex 71 near Tuscaloosa. Usually a state trooper right around the Fosters and Knoxville exit also some local county police hang out there too. Usually see a bunch of GHP right around the AL/GA state line area
Posted on 10/1/09 at 4:39 pm to Tigah n T-town
The Braves have a home game at 4:10, Might catch a little traffic going home
Posted on 10/1/09 at 5:18 pm to USMC DAWG
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I'm guessing most of you don't even know what constitutes a "speed trap". Is it a trap whenever you see 2 or more police cars sitting together?
okay, fill us in porky. it certainly could be a) depending on when the cars come into visibility and b) sudden changes in speed limit (e.g. Dothan, Al, where they set up right where it goes from 55 to 45)
Posted on 10/1/09 at 5:18 pm to lpotterusa
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The Braves have a home game at 4:10, Might catch a little traffic going home
braves will be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, so no worries there, likely
Posted on 10/1/09 at 5:21 pm to Tiger_n_ATL
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You should be fine on 85, but when in ATL, always use 285 over 75 or 85 when you can.
N to the O.
Posted on 10/1/09 at 5:42 pm to Tigah in the ATL
i drove to athens earlier today from slidell and i took i-85 to 316, it was fine and made pretty good time
Posted on 10/1/09 at 7:32 pm to jac1280
If you are arriving Friday evening, you don't want to go through Atlanta after 3:00 PM.
Posted on 10/1/09 at 7:45 pm to lpotterusa
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If you are arriving Friday evening, you don't want to go through Atlanta after 3:00 PM.
or "around" atlanta.
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