Attention, Atlanta commuters and walkers: a slice of Peachtree Street NW will be temporarily off-limits. This shutdown, happening between Marietta Street NW and Walton Street NW, is scheduled for building maintenance at 32 Peachtree Street. The closure is set for 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., yesterday, as announced by the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT).
The ATLDOT has planned detour routes to help you navigate around the temporary roadblock. If you're driving north on Peachtree St NW, you'll need to make a right at Wall St NW, then a left onto Shirley C. Franklin Blvd SW, back to Auburn Ave NE, and finally turn right to reconnect with Peachtree St NW. Southbound travelers will detour via Auburn Ave NE, Park Pl NE, and Wall St NW before rejoining Peachtree St NW. Those moving eastbound on Walton St NW will follow a similar detour, turning left onto Peachtree, right onto Auburn Ave, right onto Park Pl, and once again right onto Wall St NW, before a left turns them back onto Peachtree Street NW, so plan your commute accordingly.
During this roadwork, even the sidewalks on Peachtree Street NW are off the table, a rare move for a city striving to renew its commitment to walkability. If you've got any questions or concerns about this closure or the detour plans, you can direct them to the Atlanta Department of Transportation at [email protected].
Whether you're driving or just out for a stroll, these disruptions could put a dent in your weekend plans, so make sure to adjust your travel itineraries. Keeping the city's infrastructure in prime condition might come with temporary inconveniences, but remember, it's a part of what keeps Atlanta on the move.
