News Release: Private Work Leads to Road Collapse on Shirley C. Franklin Blvd.; DWM Working on Repairs

NEWS RELEASE

UPDATE AS OF 11:40 A.M.

Private Work Leads to Road Collapse on Shirley C. Franklin Blvd.; DWM Working on Repairs

ATLANTA – Pavement on Shirley C. Franklin Blvd. SW (formerly Central Avenue SW) between Rawson St. SW and Memorial Dr. SW collapsed due to a private contractor’s hydro excavation work on the next block that unintentionally filled an abandoned line with water, exacerbated by recent rain. DWM crews are on-site capping the line and anticipate traffic patterns will return to normal by the weekend.

Out of an abundance of caution, motorists are still advised to avoid the area. Traffic control measures will stay in place to guide motorists around the work zone.

Shirley C. Franklin Blvd. SW (formerly Central Ave SW) – multiple lanes closed, expect heavy delays.

For travelers heading eastbound on I-20, avoid Shirley C. Franklin Blvd. SW (formerly Central Ave SW):

Use Exit 56B to Windsor St SW
Turn left on Windsor St SW
Continue north on Ted Turner Drive SW

For travelers heading northbound on I-75/I-85, avoid Shirley C. Franklin Blvd. SW (formerly Central Ave SW):

Use Exit 246 to Fulton St SW
Stay right to Fulton St SW
Turn right on Fulton St SW
Turn left on Hank Aaron Dr SW
Continue north on Capitol Ave SE

For travels heading northbound on Pryor Rd SW to Shirley C. Franklin Blvd. SW (formerly Central Ave SW):

Turn right on Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW
Turn right on Hank Aaron Dr SW
Continue north on Capitol Ave SE

For your awareness, message boards are located at two (2) locations:

Exit 56B eastbound off-ramp just west of Windsor St SW, stating Shirley C. Franklin Blvd. SW (formerly Central Ave SW) closed, Turn Left.
Exit 246 ramp to Shirley C. Franklin Blvd. SW (formerly Central Ave SW) Fulton St. Exit 246 ramp will be closed, forcing all traffic to Fulton St.

There is no estimated time for completion, but updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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