Media Advisories

Pryor Street Encampment Closure

ATLANTA—In a continued effort to prioritize public safety and the well-being of all residents, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), in partnership with the City of Atlanta, will begin a comprehensive closure and clearing of the encampment located along Pryor Street near the I-75/85 corridor on Monday, May 5, 2025.

This closure will follow the recommendations of the 2025 Task Force on Homelessness Response, which established new procedures for how the City safely manages encampment closures.

"Living in these encampments is not safe for the people living there, the surrounding communities or the public at large. They pose serious health, life and safety risks that we have a moral obligation to address. Following the newly created recommendations from our taskforce, and after weeks of outreach, our neighbors will be relocated to safe and secure housing that will put them on the road to self-sufficiency,” said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.

This closure is part of a coordinated, multi-agency response to safety hazards posed by encampments located on state right-of-way and under bridge structures—areas where urban camping is prohibited under Georgia law (GA 32-6-6).

Key Details:
• Closure Date and Time: Monday, May 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
• Location: Pryor Street under I-75/85
• Agencies Involved: GDOT, City of Atlanta, Partners for Home, and local outreach providers
• Support Services: Shelter referrals, transition to permanent and supportive housing, transportation, and on-site outreach

Advance required notice signage was posted on April 23. Outreach teams are actively working with residents to connect them with resources. The Atlanta Police Department (APD) will assist with traffic control and ensure safety throughout the operation.

The City and GDOT remain committed to conducting all closures humanely, safely, and transparently, in full consideration of the rights and needs of the unhoused community.

An image showing the footprint of the encampment is included as part of this release for reference.

Please visit City of Atlanta 90-Day Homelessness Task Force | Atlanta, GA for information on the City of Atlanta’s Homelessness Taskforce, including a copy of the presentation shared during the April 28^th Community Development Human Services Committee Meeting.

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