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11-27-2007, 06:01 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 7
M.O.C. #7886
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around Atlanta
is it better to use 285 west or 285 east around Atlanta using 75?
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11-27-2007, 06:46 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Grand Blanc
Posts: 2,508
M.O.C. #5965
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We drive right through on 75, just not at rush hours. We have found many tie ups on the bypasses. Also, welcome to the forum.
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11-27-2007, 07:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
M.O.C. #420
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75 straight through. The so called by-pass can be more congested and is a longer way around.
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11-27-2007, 08:00 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lake City
Posts: 264
M.O.C. #3579
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we go right threw on 75 not the by-pass, we just do it very early or very late and have no problems. We used to do the by-pass and what a nightmare.
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11-27-2007, 08:46 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: farmingdale
Posts: 298
M.O.C. #1351
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We always use rt 11 from Macon to Pendergrass and then onto 85. Easy haul and peaceful. They rt all trucks onto the bypass so if you don't use 11 go straight through. Dan
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11-27-2007, 12:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Naples
Posts: 658
M.O.C. #4049
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Never use either. Straight through on I-75. Much easier than trying to do the bypass.
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11-27-2007, 01:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Franklin
Posts: 1,172
M.O.C. #5664
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Straight on through is definately the way to go.
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11-28-2007, 05:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Asheville
Posts: 502
M.O.C. #1967
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Straight through, and make your "Pit Stops" before you get in the mess of it. Sat on one of the by passes for over an hour before.
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11-28-2007, 08:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
Posts: 2,865
M.O.C. #7871
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We used to live there...it all depends on the time of day. If at rush hour (AM, noon or PM) take 285 west...other times stay on 75 right through town.
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11-28-2007, 09:14 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: St. Petersburg
Posts: 343
M.O.C. #4828
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Try I-285 once and you will realize why everyone says "use I-75 straight thru". If you get caught in rush hour, your wait will still be less time and safer.
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11-28-2007, 04:43 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Fort Myers
Posts: 5,933
M.O.C. #4282
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We also go straight through. Someone above mentioned to take your pit stop before starting your adventure through this area. Absolutely. I have been stuck 20 miles north of Atlanta (before the bypass) AND up to 30 south (after the bypass). So even if you plan on going straight through, MAKE SURE YOU FILL UP WITH FUEL AND GET EVERYONE THROUGH THE BATHROOM BEFORE YOU HIT THESE TWO MARKS ON THE MAP. Guess I can't stress that too strongly. 
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11-29-2007, 04:04 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Newnan
Posts: 29
M.O.C. #7888
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Listen to the radio traffic reports on 640AM or 750AM. If no bad information is posted regarding the downtown connector, go straight through on I-75. If it sounds like gridlock on the downtown connector, take I-285 west towards Birmingham/Montgomery/etc. It is rarely as bad as the I-285 eastbound routing past "Spaghetti Junction", and the eastside inner perimeter.
Good luck.
John & Cathy
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