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15th Street extension set to open in August
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· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The project has been in development since 2017, with funding from various sources including the Atlanta Regional Commission.
A project to extend 15th Street in Midtown is nearing completion. The two-block extension is expected to be finished by late August. Once open, the extension will provide new access to Spring and Williams streets for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.
The project has been in development since 2017, with funding from various sources including the Atlanta Regional Commission. Recent progress on the project includes the installation of landscaping. Further details about the extension and its completion are available from the Midtown Alliance.
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Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
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