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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will have temporary lane closures this weekend at the South Terminal due to construction improvements. All outer lanes on the upper level will be closed, with travelers advised to plan for potential delays. Additionally, MARTA’s Garnett Station will also be closed for upgrades. The Georgia Department of Transportation is pausing construction on the I-75/I-85 Connector to ease traffic for the busy weekend. Passengers are encouraged to adjust their travel plans accordingly to navigate through the airport and surrounding areas smoothly.
Atlanta – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will experience temporary lane closures at the South Terminal this weekend due to ongoing construction efforts aimed at upgrading the facility. From Friday at 10 p.m. to Monday at 5 a.m., all outer lanes on the upper level of the South Terminal will be closed. Travelers and airport users are being urged to anticipate potential traffic congestion and to arrive early to accommodate any delays.
This construction project is part of a broader initiative involving billions of dollars in investments to enhance airport facilities and services. Although the outer lanes will be inaccessible, inner lanes and the lower levels of the terminal will remain open and fully operational during the construction hours. Affected passengers and drivers are advised to pay attention to signage indicating alternative routes and available services.
Traveling passengers utilizing ParkATL shuttle services will need to adjust their pick-up and drop-off plans. Pick-up will be organized at the lower level outside Door LS2, while drop-off for services will occur at the North Terminal, specifically outside Door LN1, to accommodate the construction activities.
In addition to the airport work, MARTA’s Garnett Station will also be temporarily closed this weekend for necessary upgrades. This closure is scheduled from Saturday through October 26, further impacting transit options in the area. Those relying on public transportation should plan accordingly in light of these simultaneous construction efforts.
Furthermore, the City of Atlanta is preparing to initiate a multi-million dollar road resurfacing plan, starting with night-time paving on Perry Boulevard and West Marietta Street beginning September 15. This could add to the city’s traffic disturbances, particularly for those traveling to and from the airport.
To mitigate additional congestion during peak times, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has paused all construction work on the I-75/I-85 Downtown Connector during the weekend. This decision aims to ease anticipated traffic as attendees head to Georgia Tech’s game against Clemson and capitalize on the increased local travel during this busy weekend.
Passengers should remain aware of the potential for delays caused by the construction activities at Hartsfield-Jackson and adjust their travel plans accordingly. With construction projects taking place simultaneously in various locations, allowing extra time for travel will be imperative to ensure a smooth journey through the airport and surrounding areas.
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- Atlanta News First: Construction Impacting Traffic at Atlanta Airport
- WSB TV: Airport’s South Terminal Lane Closures
- Fox 5 Atlanta: South Terminal Construction Traffic Updates
- Simple Flying: Ed Bastian on Second Atlanta Airport
- Wikipedia: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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