Atlanta Weekend Road Closure Alert on Boulevard SE: Detour Options Available

Atlanta Traffic Alert: Weekend Road Closure on Boulevard SE

Hey there, Atlanta friends! If you’re planning on being out and about this weekend, especially around Boulevard SE, we’ve got some important information for you to keep in mind. The Atlanta Department of Transportation has announced that a part of Boulevard SE—specifically the section from Edgewood Avenue to Decatur Street—will be closed to traffic for the weekend.

This closure will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday and will last until 6 p.m. on Sunday. While this might sound a bit inconvenient, the good news is that the west sidewalk will remain open for pedestrians. So, if you’re on foot, you’ll still be able to make your way through this stretch without any trouble.

Now, if you’re driving and this road closure impacts your usual route, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with some convenient detour options:

Detours for Northbound Travelers on Boulevard SE (South Side of the Railroad Tracks)

  • Continue straight on Boulevard SE (south) until you reach Memorial Drive SE.
  • Turn right onto Memorial Drive SE and head towards Grant Street SE.
  • Make a right onto Grant Street SE and continue towards Decatur Street.
  • Turn right onto Decatur Street and head towards Jackson Street SE.
  • Make a left turn on Jackson Street SE and head towards Edgewood Ave SE.
  • Finally, turn right on Edgewood Ave SE to get back on Boulevard SE.

Detours for Southbound Travelers on Boulevard SE (Approaching Edgewood Ave SE)

  • Continue straight on Boulevard SE to Edgewood Ave SE.
  • Turn right onto Edgewood Ave SE and proceed to Jackson Street SE.
  • Turn left onto Jackson Street SE, aiming for Decatur Street.
  • Make a right on Decatur Street and proceed towards Grant Street SE.
  • Turn left onto Grant Street SE heading to Memorial Drive SE.
  • Finally, turn left onto Memorial Drive SE to return to Boulevard SE.

Detours for Northbound Travelers on Boulevard SE (Approaching Memorial Drive SE)

  • Turn left onto Memorial Drive SE and continue on to Grant Street SE.
  • Turn right onto Grant Street SE and move towards Decatur Street.
  • Make a right onto Decatur Street towards Jackson Street SE.
  • Turn left onto Jackson Street SE and head towards Edgewood Ave SE.
  • Finally, make a right turn on Edgewood Ave SE back to Boulevard SE.

Well, that’s the scoop for now, Atlanta commuters! Remember to be patient and plan your trips accordingly to avoid any surprises. In case you’re not a fan of detours, why not consider carpooling or using public transportation if it works for you? A little planning can save a lot of time and stress.

Stay safe out there, and happy travels!


Author: HERE Atlanta

HERE Atlanta

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