Georgia Department of Transportation

04/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/17/2026 20:49

🚧Fulton County🚧 Weekend Lane and Ramp Closures on I-75/I-85 in Downtown Atlanta for Lighting Upgrades

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For Immediate Release
Friday, April 17, 2026
Contact: Melodii Peoples
District Seven Communications
Fulton County...
Weekend Lane and Ramp Closures on I-75/I-85 Connector for Lighting Upgrades
Expect Traffic Delays, Plan Alternate Routes
ATLANTA METRO - Crews for Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) crews will install lane closures on Interstate 75/Interstate 85 (I-75/I-85) "The Downtown Connector" overpass tunnels in Fulton County. Crews will upgrade the existing tunnel lighting to energy efficient LED and repair or replace lighting equipment at 14 key locations throughout metro Atlanta, including the ones listed below: the Connector at Capital Avenue/SR 154/Memorial Drive Overpass Tunnel, the Connector at Ralph McGill Boulevard at Baker Street Overpass Tunnel, and I-85 from I-75 to Lenox Road.

Weather and on-site conditions permitting, these are the scheduled overnight and daytime lane and ramp closures:

Memorial Drive and Capitol Avenue Tunnels
Each weekend night beginning Friday, April 17, from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following mornings for work at SR154/Memorial Drive and Capitol Avenue overpass tunnel -
  • "Rolling" lane closures will be installed on I-75/I-85 Connector northbound and southbound under the Memorial/Capitol Avenue overpass

I-75 from I-85 to Memorial Drive Tunnels
9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19
  • On Saturday, Techwood Street will be closed between Fowler Street and 14th Street.
  • On Sunday, Williams Street will be closed to traffic between 16th Street and 14th Street
  • Roadside signage will direct drivers to the detour routes.

I-75 Clayton, Fulton Tunnels
9 p.m. on Friday, April 17 until 6 p.m. on Sunday:
  • One lane closed on I-75/I-85 northbound and southbound between Cleveland Avenue (exit 241) and US 19/ US 41/ Central Avenue/Porsche Avenue (exit 239)
  • "Rolling" lane closures will be installed on I-75 northbound and southbound between the I-75/I-85 Connector interchange and Cumberland Boulevard (exit 238). As crews complete work replacing light poles, the closers will "roll" to the next location.
GDOT is investing $30 million in 14 projects to replace and upgrade the lighting in the overpass tunnels throughout metro Atlanta in preparation for the FIFA World Cup events this summer. All 14 projects are scheduled for completion by the end of May 2026.

Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through the work zone during the project work hours. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.

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