Heads up, Atlanta commuters: Starting today, Ormond Street SE is getting a major facelift, which might put the brakes on your usual route. According to the City of Atlanta's Department of Transportation, milling and resurfacing work will shut down segments of the road near Hank Aaron Drive SW through to Grant Terrace SE from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily until the work wraps up, slated for January 26, 2026.
The disruption, kicked off TODAY, will likely test the patience of drivers as the construction pushes through five distinct phases. Phase 1 kicks the project off at Hank Aaron Drive SE, with subsequent stages moving block by block up to Grant Terrace SE. Detour signs will be making an attempt to shepherd travelers around the chaos, guiding them through the maze of milling machines and fresh asphalt.
This hefty project slices through the core of a busy district, so local businesses and residents, be prepared for the soundscape of progress: the growl of the machines and the scent of new roads being laid down. For those with any questions or concerns, reach directly out to the Atlanta Department of Transportation and, hopefully, get some answers before your frustration boils over. Their email is open: [email protected].
