Traffic Advisory: Emergency Road Closure on Broad Street NW and Poplar Street NW Due to Sewer Work

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

For Immediate Release
March 17, 2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Emergency Road Closure on Broad Street NW and
Poplar Street NW Due to Sewer Work

 

Location: Broad St. NW between Poplar St. NW and Broad St. NW; and Poplar St. NW between Broad St. NW and Forsyth St. NW 

Date & Duration: Tuesday, March 17, through Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

Details: Emergency road closure due to sewer work 

Traffic Control: 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. 

Detour: Motorists traveling eastbound on Poplar Street NW will turn right on Forsyth St. NW., left on Walton St. NW., and right on Broad St. NW.

 

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