The Gist: Starting next week, drivers along Ga. 400 will need to plan for delays as bridge construction tightens its grip on daily commutes.
The Details: Residents navigating through North Fulton will face lane closures and potential delays due to bridge widening and replacement work. The construction will affect three major overpasses, with specific closures during daytime and nighttime hours to accommodate the ongoing work.
By The Numbers:
- 3 bridges affected: Pitts Road, Roberts Drive, and Kimball Bridge Road
- Up to 11 months of long-term closures
- Daily lane closures: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Roberts Drive
- Nightly lane closures: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. or 8 a.m. for SR 400
In Context: The Ga. 400 Bridge Replacements project aims to ease future traffic and improve safety. This current phase of construction, particularly at the Kimball Bridge Road overpass, is crucial for the project’s completion.
Why It Matters: The lane closures signify both progress and temporary inconvenience, underscoring the balance between long-term infrastructure benefits and short-term mobility impacts.
What You Can Do: Check traffic updates regularly, consider alternate routes, and plan travel outside peak construction hours to mitigate congestion.
What’s Next?: With the project slated for completion in April 2024, further updates on construction progress and traffic advisories will be forthcoming. Residents should stay informed on detour routes highlighted in red to navigate the area effectively.
