Lane closures on West Atlanta Road in Cobb County Friday and Sunday overnight

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced a single lane closure on West Atlanta Street (SR 5) from South Cobb Drive to Marietta Parkway Friday and Sunday overnight.

The press release regarding the closures describes the scope and schedule of the work as follows:

Weather and site conditions permitting, an alternating left and right lane closure will be in place on SR 5/West Atlanta St in the project area beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26 and continuing through 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 28. These lane closures will help keep drivers and workers safe while crews continue milling, paving and resurfacing operations on the roadway.

The $1.1 million project is expected to be completed in fall 2024.

About the Georgia Department of Transportation

The GDOT describes itself as follows:

“The Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs and maintains Georgia’s state and federal highways. We participate in programs that include bridges, waterways, public transportation, railroads, general aviation, bicycles and pedestrians.

“We also help local communities maintain their roads. Georgia DOT and its approximately 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability and mobility.

“The vision of the ministry is to strengthen Georgia’s competitiveness through leadership in the field of transportation.”

GDOT’s governing body is the 14-member State Transportation Board. The board is elected by the legislative delegations of each of Georgia’s 14 congressional districts. Board members serve five-year terms.

The council is currently chaired by Robert L. Brown, Jr. of the 4th Congressional District.

The State Transportation Board selects the commissioner, currently Russell R. McMurry.