Midtown Atlanta residents, and commuters, brace yourselves for some notable traffic disruptions as the City of Atlanta commences urgent sewer repairs this week. Fox5 Atlanta reports that the construction will affect parts of 10th Street NE stretching from Peachtree Street to just east of Myrtle Street, including a segment of Piedmont Avenue from 10th Street NE to 961 Piedmont Avenue. Preparatory work is starting today with occasional lane closures, followed by more extensive construction and lane reductions beginning Wednesday, according to the City of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management.
The project aims to remove and replace outdated sewer mains, repairing defects, and enhancing capacity. Motorists are expected to face travel constraints as westbound 10th Street narrows to one lane and eastbound traffic gets rerouted at Juniper Street. Despite the construction, the city assures that access to homes, businesses, emergency services, and mail and trash collection will be uninterrupted. Still, street parking within work zones will be prohibited, therefore, drivers should arrange for alternate parking, as noted by Fox5 Atlanta.
For those navigating this stretch of Midtown Atlanta, 11Alive details the detour plans: westbound travel on 10th Street NE toward Peachtree Street NE will contract to a single lane. One eastbound lane on 10th Street NE will remain open with the exception of a full block between Juniper Street NE and Piedmont Avenue SE, which leads to the area west of the Rainbow Crosswalk. The detours will redirect eastbound 10th Street NE motorists at Juniper Street NE, guiding them south to 8th Street, then eastward for a block before heading north on Piedmont Avenue to rejoin the eastbound route on 10th Street.
The construction is scheduled today through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with certain closures remaining in place around-the-clock until project completion. With the goal to wrap up by mid or late October, the timing is highly dependent on weather conditions. Drivers are advised by the City of Atlanta to exercise caution, follow detour signs, and consider avoiding the area when possible to reduce congestion and delays. Updates and further details on these Midtown Atlanta lane closures and the associated sewer repair project are available on the Fox5Atlanta and 11Alive websites.
