I realize that this subject has been beaten to death, but I still have another question. I have towed through Atlanta 8 to l0 times, but it has always been on either a Saturday or Sunday.Even on these days, the traffic has varied, sometimes light, other times pretty heavy. Now it looks like I will need to go through on a Thursday morning. What is the earliest that I could go through without hitting the morning commute traffic? Do you think by 9:30 or 10 am that it will have thinned out? Now I am sure it will still be heavy, just trying to make it as easy as possible.Thanks in advance to any that respond.wwc

I just came through on Monday morning. 9:30 AM and "by Atlanta standards" it wasn't to bad. I was a full hour from Peachtree City to the I-575 split on the north side. I came in on I-85 from the SW and downtown to I-75 Northbound. I didn't want the truck traffic on I-285 and the road is also rougher around the west side.

When I went to Georgia Tech in 1959-61 traffic in Atlanta was a mess and the Expressways were under construction.When I worked as a field engineer for a company based there in the 70's traffic in Atlanta was a mess and the Expressways were under construction.When I went to through there two years ago traffic in Atlanta was a mess and the Expressways were under construction.That said, I would try to hit it right after 10:00 AM and get out as quickly as possible. No stopping for lunch or to go potty.Better yet. go way out of the way to avoid it.

We towed through NB last Tuesday about 1:30 pm. Was a piece of cake & took all of 35 minutes. Not so good for SB, it was tied up from the I-285 exit to Woodstock. On weekdays I try to go between 10 am and 2 pm and hope for the best. lizzie

We usually drive straight through. No earlier than 930. And not after 300pm. I check for any type of traffic info before we head on I-75. If there's a major delay we'll take I-285 around.

Any time could be good or bad. Even rush hours can be easy if no accidents or break downs. You always take your chances. I just always tell people to just not get in a hurry and you will be fine.

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lizzie
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Apr 06, 2014
If I were going into the city after 5 pm on Friday I would wait until about 7. Stop and have dinner or something. Southbound into Atlanta will be easier than any direction going out.
WWC
Explorer
Apr 06, 2014
I would like to thank everyone or you that have responded to my question. I really appreciate it. I have been really lucky with my fifth wheel as far as it being trouble free, however I just discovered a problem. I feel so lucky that I caught it now, before starting out on a long trip. Was underneath greasing the shackle bolts, when I discovered that one of the shackles had broken the weld. Most of you are aware that the shackles have two pieces of metal that are welded to the frame at the top and then at the bottom the bolt goes thru them to hold the spring in place. Well I discovered that on one side, the shackle weld had broken at the top and that one side was not doing anything. At some point when I made a turn, with only the one side attached, the shackle was bent really bad. I now have to try and find someone with a portable welder to come to my house and straighten and reweld this shackle. It is a big pain in the rear, however nothing compared to what it could have been if I had not found this before we left out.
Again I wish to thank all who replied to my question concerning the Atlanta Traffic
wwc
wannavolunteerF
Explorer
Apr 15, 2014
wwc, good luck on getting your shackle fixed without causing delay in your trip. Hope your trip through ATL is completely uneventful. I understand your concerns as I have towed through and driven through/around numerous times, and I still get anxious. My DD & SIL lived there for a few years, and I always had them help me make routing/timing decisions.

for those who posted on my sidetrack question. thanks.. I think I will wait and leave Columbus around 6 or later. should get me to 285/75 on Northside after most of rush hour.

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