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Road being closed for tree removal in Atlanta
By Sabrina Castro at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
The Atlanta Department of Transportation will close a portion of McLendon Ave. Northeast to remove trees.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.The stretch of road will be part of McLendon Ave. Northeast from C...
Key takeaway [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The road will be closed from 9 a.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The closure of McLendon Ave. Northeast for tree removal will undoubtedly impact daily commutes for residents and local business owners. With the road shut down from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, alternative routes will need to be explored, potentially affecting traffic flow on adjacent streets like Candler St. Northeast and Sterling St. The restriction of sidewalks along McLendon Ave. Northeast may also pose a challenge for pedestrians, including students and staff from nearby schools, who will need to find alternative walking paths. As the Atlanta Department of Transportation undertakes this project, it will be crucial to monitor how the closure affects traffic and pedestrian safety in the area, and whether the department's measures to maintain local access are sufficient to mitigate disruptions to the community.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Atlanta Department of Transportation will close a portion of McLendon Ave. Northeast to remove trees.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The road will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.The stretch of road will be part of McLendon Ave. Northeast from C...
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