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Monroe Drive construction begins Wednesday with major lane changes ahead
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Patrick Quinn , Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 21, 2026
· 5 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta leaders, transportation officials, and advocates Wednesday will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Monroe Drive Safe Streets project, a corridor overhaul more than a decade in the making. The project will reconfigure Monroe Drive from a four-lane un...
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Key takeaway Completed traffic models indicate the lane reconfiguration would reduce congestion in both directions on Monroe Drive and reduce crashes by approximately 30 percent, according to the city.
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The Monroe Drive Safe Streets project marks a significant step towards improving traffic safety in Atlanta, particularly in areas like the High Injury Network, where a disproportionate number of fatal car crashes and serious injuries occur. As the city works towards its Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2040, projects like this one will be crucial in reducing congestion and enhancing pedestrian safety. The reconfiguration of Monroe Drive from a four-lane to a three-lane section is expected to decrease crashes by approximately 30 percent and congestion by 10 percent, which could have a positive impact on surrounding neighborhoods and local businesses. With the project's completion timeline spanning 24 to 30 months, residents and commuters can expect significant changes to the corridor, including the installation of a roundabout and improvements to key intersections like Montgomery Ferry Road NE.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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