South Fulton Road Closure
Overview:
A significant road closure along Fairburn Road in South Fulton is generating frustration among local business owners due to a lack of advance notice from the city. The closure is due to the replacement of two bridges over Utoy Creek, part of the Fairburn Road Improvement Project, and is set to begin on October 5, 2023, lasting until spring 2027.
Key Details:
- Impact on Traffic: Fairburn Road will remain accessible for local traffic, but drivers are advised to detour via Lindhurst Drive.
- Business Concerns: Local business owners have expressed that they were not informed about the road closure, causing worries about reduced customer access and longer commute times.
- City Officials’ Response: Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs acknowledged communication failures and emphasized the necessity of the bridge work for long-term infrastructure growth.
Statements from the Community:
- Destiny Kelly, a local business owner, highlighted the potential decline in customer visits during peak hours due to increased traffic congestion.
- Jahnice Johnson from WnB Factory pointed out that management was unaware of the specifics regarding the closure.
Remaining Questions:
- The city hasn’t confirmed if MARTA transit routes will be altered during the closure.
- There’s no information on whether financial assistance will be provided to affected local businesses.
Detour Information for Drivers:
- Local access to homes and businesses will be maintained.
- Recommended detour: From Fairburn Road, take Benjamin E. Mays Drive to Lynhurst Drive, then proceed to Cascade Road before returning to Fairburn Road.
Source:
Information gathered from interviews and reports by FOX 5 Atlanta.
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- South Fulton
- Traffic
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