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Published on September 14, 2024
Atlanta Embraces Open Streets with "Atlanta Streets Alive" Event on Ralph David Abernathy BoulevardSource: Google Street View

Prepare for an active day outdoors as the "Atlanta Streets Alive" (ASA) event will close Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard SW/Georgia Avenue SE to motor vehicles. According to the Atlanta Department of Transportation, the road will be open to pedestrians and cyclists from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. tomorrow. The closure spans from Gordon White Park to Cherokee Avenue SE at Grant Park.

During the "Atlanta Streets Alive" event, most intersections along Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard SW/Georgia Avenue SE will be blocked with barricades, though some crossings will remain open intermittently for vehicles, managed by traffic control personnel. Key intersections such as Atwood Street SW, Lawton Street SW, Lee Street SW, and W. Whitehall Street SW will be accessible but controlled, as per the Atlanta Department of Transportation.

This event provides a rare chance for residents to enjoy the streets free from regular traffic, fostering community engagement and encouraging alternative ways to explore urban areas. For questions about the road closures, locals can contact ATLDOT at [email protected].

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