In Atlanta, as in dozens of cities across America, daily congestion is a direct consequence of a century-long effort to segregate the races.įor much of the nation’s history, the campaign to keep African-Americans “in their place” socially and politically manifested itself in an effort to keep them quite literally in one place or another. Commuters might assume they’re stuck there because some city planner made a mistake, but the heavy congestion actually stems from a great success.
#ATLANTA TRAFFIC ALERT DRIVERS#
Drivers there average two hours each week mired in gridlock, hung up at countless spots, from the constantly clogged Georgia 400 to a complicated cluster of overpasses at Tom Moreland Interchange, better known as “Spaghetti Junction.” The Downtown Connector - a 12-to-14-lane megahighway that in theory connects the city’s north to its south - regularly has three-mile-long traffic jams that last four hours or more. The biggest challenge for staff is getting 180,000 fans funneled into their prepaid parking spots and into State Farm and Mercedes-Benz.Atlanta has some of the worst traffic in the United States. Security crews at the Georgia World Congress Center’s Emergency Operations Center will be laser-focused on dozen of large monitors which are connected to the hundreds of cameras positioned throughout downtown Atlanta - and on the GWCC, State Farm Arena, and Mercedes-Benz campus. Officials advise motorists to “Drive Alert Arrive Alive and for pedestrians to See & Be Seen EVERY TIME.” Some tips for those who will be downtown during this unexpected traffic alert are to be aware of pedestrians and motorists with shared responsibility. If you observe anything suspicious, please report that to police by calling 911 or by using our non-emergency number of 40. If you feel you cannot avoid doing so, we encourage you to utilize a vehicle safe, easily purchased at most sporting goods stores, to help keep your valuables safe and to help keep your firearm from falling into the hands of a criminal.
Be mindful of the clean car campaign and ensure you do not leave firearms or valuables locked in your unattended vehicle. Anyone visiting our city is asked to plan ahead, anticipate heavy traffic and consider utilizing alternative modes of transportation such as MARTA or rideshare companies. We are no stranger to large events being held at venues throughout our city and we are prepared for a busy weekend.
Officials are working with Mercedes Benz Stadium and the Georgia World Congress Center to monitor all entrance and exit routes to the venues and will adjust signal timing as needed.Ītlanta police officials released a statement reminding anyone in the area about an increase in traffic as GDOT officials anticipate more than 100,000 people in downtown Atlanta on Friday. With the increased demand for parking spaces, GDOT is advising residents and visitors to be fearless, plan ahead, and seek alternative transportation. RELATED: Taylor Swift fans urged to use MARTA to concerts at Mercedes Benz Stadium Officials say that is the same day as Taylor Swift’s, which GDOT officials now anticipate about 100,000 people in downtown Atlanta all at once.
#ATLANTA TRAFFIC ALERT SERIES#
Since the Atlanta Hawks are going to be playing in Game 6 of the playoff series against the Boston Celtics at State Farm arena on Thursday, officials had to move Janet Jackson and Ludacris Together Again Tour date from Thursday to Friday. (Atlanta News First) - With multiple concerts scheduled at Mercedes Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena around the same time, the Georgia Department of Transportation is expecting traffic to be “nasty” in Atlanta on Friday.
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