Emory's 2013 Commencement occurs Monday, May 13, with some related events happening the previous week. Here's a schedule of events. We expect that traffic will be impacted in the Clifton Corridor.
From commissioner Jeff Rader: DeKalb County Road Closure Notification. Beginning 6:00 a.m. Friday April 11, through 6:00 a.m. Saturday April 12, South Ponce de Leon Avenue between Clifton Road NE and Ponce de Leon Avenue NE will be closed to through traffic. Road closure signs will be posted advising of construction work and traffic detours. For more information, contact Clint Fumanti at 404-333-6621.
Have a safe and wonderful weekend -
From Decatur Metro: "New Route for Tour deCatur May Cause Delays in Downtown Decatur This Saturday..." [Read more]
The Georgia Publix marathon takes place this Sunday and will affect traffic in and through downtown Decatur, specifically on Ponce, Clairemont, and N Decatur from about 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., according to the map and street list.
From the North Druid Hills - Briarcliff Patch: "DeKalb Industrial Way to Experience Periodic Shutdowns. The roadway may be shut down between now and April 20 from North Decatur Road to Lawrenceville Highway while a high-pressure gas line is installed...." [Read more.]
From Emory: Haygood Drive closed to through-traffic Nov. 30 p.m.-Dec. 1 p.m. Due to work on the Health Sciences Research Building bridge, Haygood Drive will be completely closed to through-traffic at the Ridgewood and Haygood Drive intersection beginning Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. through Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7:00 p.m. Traffic to the Center for Rehab Medicine and Emory Children’s Center loading docks will be permitted. Visitors accessing Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s parking deck also will be permitted. Detour signage will be posted. Shuttle service will not be impacted.
From commissioner Jeff Rader: ATTENTION! Road closures this weekend! Road Closures This Weekend on October 28 for The Atlanta Marathon. The Atlanta Marathon is a fall tradition in the South. The annual event attracts runners from all over the US. For those not participating in the event, there are opportunities to take part in the festivities by cheering on the participants. Cheering stations will be set up on Shepherds Lane, the intersection of LaVista Road @ Brookforest Drive and in front of Showcase. Feel free to set up your own cheering stations along the route.
From Emory: Between Oct. 17 (today) and Nov. 6, Atlanta Gas Light will continue its natural gas pipeline replacement project – a non-Emory project that will produce lane closures and affect traffic on Haygood Dr., North Decatur Rd. and Clairmont Rd. Most of the replacement work will occur in the evening and overnight with the exception of Saturday work on North Decatur Rd. The construction schedule is as follows:
From Emory: Friday DHHS homecoming; Saturday Winship run.
We emailed Dave Pelton at the county transportation office to ask about scope and timetable. Here is his response: "This is resurfacing work from Clairmont Road to Willivee Drive. It’s being done by CW Matthews working under a GDOT contract. If the weather holds up, I’m told it should be completed this Friday."