Mayor’s Office of Communications
55 Trinity Avenue, Suite 2500 • Atlanta, Georgia 30303
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2018
News Release
Notice of Temporary Street Closure: Mitchell Street between Washington Street and Capitol Avenue February 19- April 1, 2018
ATLANTA – The City of Atlanta announced today the temporary restriction of access of Mitchell Street between Washington Street and Capitol Avenue. The City recognizes the significant pedestrian activity within the identified block during the legislative session and believes this temporary measure will create a safer environment for pedestrians by eliminating unnecessary vehicular traffic.
The restriction will begin at 6:00 a.m. on Monday February 19, 2018 and end at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday April 1, 2018.
The following detour route will be posted to re-direct vehicular traffic around the affected area as follows:
Department of Public Works Detour for closure of Mitchell Street
Detour Route:
Eastbound Mitchell Street
- Right onto Washington Street
- Left onto Memorial Drive
- Left onto Capitol Avenue
Southbound Washington Street
- Straight (South) on Washington Street
- Left onto Memorial Drive
- Left onto Capitol Avenue
For more information, please contact the Office of Transportation at 404-330-6501.
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