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June 2026
Inside this Newsletter:
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As Atlanta hosts multiple World Cup matches this June and July, increased traffic congestion is anticipated throughout the metro Atlanta area. While the SR 400 corridor is not expected to experience the same level of traffic impacts that are anticipated in the downtown and southern portions of the region, motorists may still encounter increased congestion near the I-285 and SR 400 Interchange during peak travel periods and event days. Weather permitting, the work activities described below for each project segment are anticipated to continue through mid-July.
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Segment A
Early construction activities continue near Exit 5. Expect to see crews working along the southbound shoulder between the Spalding Drive bridge and Abernathy Road ramps in preparation for future traffic shifts. Current work includes grubbing operations ahead of upcoming concrete barrier placement, lane striping, and new roadway signage installation.
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Segment B
Drainage installation activities continue at Holcomb Bridge Road and SR 400, within the project right-of-way and outside of active travel lanes. Grubbing operations also continue along SR 400 between Encore Parkway and Haynes Bridge Road.
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Segment C
Crews continue grubbing operations in the previously cleared areas between McGinnis Ferry Road and McFarland Parkway. Additional construction activity grading and clearing operations continue near the Windward Parkway MARTA park-and-ride facility. As a reminder, these activities are not expected to impact commuters utilizing the park-and-ride location.
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As summer travel increases across Georgia and World Cup activities begin throughout the Atlanta region, motorists are reminded to use extra caution when traveling through active construction zones along the SR 400 corridor.
Increased seasonal activity can bring heavier traffic volumes and more drivers unfamiliar with the corridor, making cautious driving especially important throughout active work zones. Night work is often scheduled to reduce impacts to daytime commuters, but crews may be working only a few feet away from moving traffic. Here are a few tips to help you get to where you're going safely:
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Watch for construction workers, equipment, and stopped service vehicles near travel lanes
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Observe reduced speed limits in active construction zones
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Merge early when lanes are closed instead of waiting until the last second
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When possible, move over a lane to create a buffer from adjacent construction workers and equipment
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Increase following distance to allow more reaction time
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Whether heading downtown for a match or traveling through the metro area this summer, drivers are encouraged to obey posted speed limits, avoid distractions, and use headlights properly during evening and overnight travel. The goal this summer is for everyone to arrive safely.
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As construction progresses on the SR 400 Express Lanes Project, we have heard questions from the community about noise barriers along the 16-mile corridor from the North Springs MARTA Station to just north of McFarland Parkway. To provide clarity, we've developed the following myths and facts to address common questions and outline how noise barriers are designed for this project:
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Final determinations are made through the formal Georgia DOT noise analysis, final design review, and benefited-resident voting process. For more information please visit: Noise
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The senior survey manager plays a key role within construction. Their primary responsibility is establishing the precise horizontal and vertical location of all new infrastructure-roadways, bridges, walls, and drainage-while also identifying the locations of existing utilities and structures to prevent conflicts.
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Using project plans and digital models, they lay out work in advance of construction, ensuring crews can build efficiently, stay on schedule, and avoid costly rework. Each day involves coordinating with field crews and project managers, adjusting to schedule changes due to weather or logistics, and supporting multiple active work zones, staking layout for new work, and checking ongoing installations.
In the field, the team stakes future construction, collects measurements, and verifies that installations meet project requirements. They also use advanced tools like GPS, drones, and laser scanning to capture data and track progress.
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Communication is a critical part of this role, working closely with construction crews to ensure design layouts are clearly understood, so construction is done right the first time.
Ultimately, their role ensures that every element-from bridges to pavement markings-is built exactly where it's intended, because nothing on a project of this scale is left to chance.
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Long before construction crews and traffic barrels lined the SR 400 corridor, Hollywood came speeding through Georgia. Parts of the iconic 1977 film "Smokey and the Bandit" were filmed along SR 400 during the summer months, when the corridor looked much different than it does today.
At the time, SR 400 featured long stretches of open roadway and far less development, making it the perfect setting for the film's legendary high-speed chase scenes and Southern road-trip atmosphere.
Today, while the muscle car has been replaced with temporary construction equipment and work zones, SR 400 continues to play a major role in Georgia's story helping shape the future of mobility across metro Atlanta.
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The proposed BRT service would have frequencies similar to current MARTA rail service and maintain a reliable schedule by using the SR 400 Express Lanes. The conceptual station designs include safe pedestrian access and convenient connections between connecting transit routes. Proposed stations would be for buses only.
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Members of the SR 400 project team recently spent a day volunteering with North Fulton Community Charities, supporting both the organization's food pantry and consignment shop operations. Team members assisted with sorting and organizing donations, stocking shelves, and helping prepare resources for local families in need.
The volunteer effort reflects SR 400's ongoing commitment to giving back to the communities we serve and supporting organizations that make a meaningful impact throughout North Fulton.
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Project Hotline: 770.209.2520
Project Email: [email protected]
Project Website: 400expresslanes.com
Project Field Office/Public Information Office:
800 North Point Parkway, Suite 225, Alpharetta, GA 30005
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