ATLANTA — Widespread warnings about the effect of the collapse of a section of an interstate in Atlanta convinced many fans to arrive early for the Braves' first game at SunTrust Park.
Many also followed the advice to avoid congested interstates and take back roads.
Tim Knowles, who lives in Fairburn, an Atlanta suburb, said his drive to Friday night's exhibition against the New York Yankees took 30 to 40 minutes.
Knowles said he drove less-traveled roads "because I knew how the interstate was going to be."
Atlanta drivers are accustomed to horrible rush-hour drives, especially on Friday.