Traffic Advisory: Lane Closures at 339 Edgewood Avenue SE Due to Emergency Repairs

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Phone: 404-546-3200
Email: [email protected] 

For Immediate Release
June 24, 2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Lane Closures at 339 Edgewood Avenue SE Due to Emergency Repairs

 

 

What: Emergency lane closures due to a water main break. 

Where: Edgewood Ave. SE from Fort Street NE to Jackson Street NE. 

When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 1 p.m. We will continue to provide updates as repairs are completed and additional information becomes available. 

Comments: Crews have turned off a 12-inch water main to make emergency repairs. This has caused a temporary outage to 10 businesses and two hydrants. 

Traffic control measures and signs are in place to guide motorists around the work zone. Residents and businesses within the work zone will continue to have access to their homes, mail, and package delivery, emergency services, and trash pick-up. Motorists are urged to use caution and avoid the area if possible. 

Detours: Traveling eastbound on Edgewood Ave. SE 

  • Turn left onto Fort St. northbound 
  • Turn right onto Auburn Ave. eastbound 
  • Turn right onto Jackson St. southbound 
  • Turn left to return onto Edgewood Ave. eastbound 

Traveling westbound on Edgewood Ave. SE 

  • Turn right onto Jackson St. northbound 
  • Turn left onto Auburn Ave. westbound 
  • Turn left onto Leonard Tate St. (Bell St.) southbound 
  • Turn right to return onto Edgewood Ave. westbound 

Traveling northbound on Hilliard St. SE: 

  • Turn right onto Tanner St. eastbound 
  • Turn left onto WH Borders then immediately right onto Chamberlain St. eastbound 
  • Turn left onto Jackson St. northbound 
  • Turn left onto Auburn Ave. westbound 
  • Turn right to return onto Hilliard St. northbound 

 

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