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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will have temporary lane closures at the South Terminal due to construction activities this weekend. All outer lanes will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. This is part of a billion-dollar renovation project aimed at modernizing the airport. Travelers may experience delays and are advised to plan accordingly, especially since MARTA’s Garnett Station will also be closed for upgrades during this period. Commuters are encouraged to arrive earlier than usual to accommodate potential disruptions.
Atlanta – Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will implement temporary lane closures at the South Terminal this weekend as part of an ongoing construction project aimed at enhancing the facility. All outer lanes on the upper level of the South Terminal will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday, which may cause temporary disruption for travelers.
The renovations at the South Terminal are part of a larger initiative involving billion-dollar investments to improve and modernize the airport, which is one of the busiest in the world. Travelers have expressed mixed feelings about the construction; while some recognize the long-term benefits of these improvements, others are concerned about immediate traffic impacts.
Despite the closure of the outer lanes, inner lanes and lower levels of the terminal will remain open and accessible to travelers. Passengers using the ParkATL shuttle service will need to follow new signs indicating changes for pick-up and drop-off locations. Pick-ups will occur at the lower level outside Door LS2, and drop-offs will happen at the North Terminal outside Door LN1.
Adding to the travel challenges this weekend, MARTA’s Garnett Station rail service will be temporarily closed for upgrades from Saturday through October 26. Citizens are encouraged to plan accordingly and consider alternative transportation methods if necessary to reach the airport or downtown Atlanta.
The City of Atlanta has also scheduled a multi-million dollar road resurfacing plan to commence on September 15, initiating night-time paving on Perry Boulevard and West Marietta Street. This resurfacing effort may result in additional roadwork nearby the airport and surrounding areas, contributing to potential traffic delays for those traveling to the airport.
To further accommodate traffic during this busy period, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced the temporary suspension of construction on the I-75/I-85 Downtown Connector for the weekend. This decision is intended to alleviate congestion ahead of the high-profile Georgia Tech football game against Clemson, also taking place this weekend.
Travelers planning to fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport this weekend are advised to arrive significantly earlier than usual to factor in the possibility of delays stemming from the construction activities and road conditions. Airport officials urge passengers to remain aware of updated traffic advisories and to stay informed about any changes to shuttle and rail services.
In summary, the lane closures at the South Terminal, this weekend’s MARTA rail service interruption, and ongoing road resurfacing work in Atlanta could result in considerable traffic congestion. Passengers and commuters are encouraged to prepare accordingly to ensure a smooth travel experience amidst these temporary disruptions.
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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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