Traffic Advisory: Emergency Road Closure on Juniper Street NE Due to Sewer Mainline Work

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Office of Communications & Community Relations
Phone: 404-546-3200
Email: dwmmediainquiries@atlantaga.gov 

For Immediate Release
April 9, 2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Emergency Road Closure on Juniper Street NE
Due to Sewer Mainline Work

 

 

 

Location: 800 Juniper Street NE and the intersection of 5th Street NE

Date & Duration: Beginning Wednesday, April 15, 2026, a continuous 24-hour road closure will be implemented. The work is scheduled to continue for approximately six weeks, weather permitting, with construction activities occurring Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Details: As part of compliance with a regulatory consent order, the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will perform emergency sewer repairs. Existing sewer mains will be removed and replaced to repair defects and increase the sewer system’s capacity.

Traffic Control: Traffic control measures and signage are in place to safely guide motorists around the work zone. Residents and businesses within the work area will maintain access to homes, mail and package delivery, emergency services, and trash collection.

Motorists are encouraged to exercise caution, follow posted detours, and avoid the area when possible. Alternative parking will be required for vehicles typically parked on the street.                                  

Detours: Motorists traveling South on Juniper Street NE, turn right on 6th Street NE, left on Peachtree Street NE, left on 4thStreet NE, and right on Juniper Street NE. 

Motorists traveling East on 5th Street NE, turn right on Peachtree Street NE, left on 4th Street NE, left on Piedmont Ave NE, and right on 5th Street NE. 

Motorists traveling West on 5th Street NE, turn right on Piedmont Ave NE, left on 6th Street NE, left on Peachtree Street NE, and right on 5th Street NE.

Road Closure on Juniper Street NE Map

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