Multiple States Halt Construction for July 4 Travel Weekend

Several states are pausing or limiting road construction during the Fourth of July holiday weekend to improve travel conditions and safety. Ohio's Department of Transportation has halted construction on interstates through Sunday to keep traffic moving and protect workers, with Ohio State Highway Patrol reporting fewer crashes in construction zones. Michigan officials, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer, announced suspensions of construction on many projects statewide, although some roads and bridges will remain closed for safety, to accommodate an expected record travel volume. Similarly, Atlanta's Department of Transportation imposed a moratorium on lane, road, and sidewalk closures from midday July 3 through July 7 to ease holiday travel disruptions. Despite these pauses, some long-term projects continue, such as in Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, where several roads remain closed due to major construction. These coordinated efforts across regions aim to balance ongoing infrastructure improvements with the need for safer, less congested holiday travel.