Sandy Springs offers real-time, online traffic alerts

A traffic accident shuts down I-285 in Sandy Springs. The city has introduced three ways to keep commuters posted of emergency road closures. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM

A traffic accident shuts down I-285 in Sandy Springs. The city has introduced three ways to keep commuters posted of emergency road closures. JOHN SPINK / JSPINK@AJC.COM

Sandy Springs is introducing three ways to keep residents and commuters posted of traffic conditions, road closures and emergencies. The rollout of the system began Oct. 4, with full implementation expected by the end of the month.

Sandy Springs Alerts lets registered users sign up for emergency notifications related to traffic, weather, power outages and other public safety concerns. The alerts are pushed to mobile devices or desktop computers via text or email. You can register for the alerts here.

An interactive Traffic Watch Map highlights lane and road closures, gives information about road projects, and provides links to cameras monitoring intersections across the city. Check out the map here.

Finally, an Online Chat connection to the Sandy Springs Call Center, staff round the clock every day of the year, is available via a link at the bottom of each internal page of the city's website.

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