Atlanta motorists, take note: a stretch of Lyndale Drive SE will be off-limits for the bulk of your daylight hours today. According to an announcement by the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT), the temporary road closure will be in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., as crews embark on tree removal activities.
This roadblock, spanning from Gilbert Street SE to Moreland Avenue SE, restricts through traffic, though folks living in the area will still be able to access their homes. If you're used to strolling down the sidewalks of Lyndale Drive SE during these hours, you’ll need to reroute; sidewalks are staying closed until each tree has met its end.
Now, why the interruption to our daily groove? The ATLDOT hasn't graced us with the why behind the planned tree removal. One hopes that such an inconvenience might be rooted in something more than cosmetic alterations to our city's foliage. Regardless, for those looking to skirt around the closures, planning an alternate path ahead of time would be prudent.
ATLDOT is open to fielding your frustrations and queries — direct them to [email protected]. For those hungry for real-time information on the ever-shifting labyrinth that is Atlanta's traffic scene, this might be one email to keep handy. Just be sure to voice your, concerns before getting behind the wheel; safety first, always.
