The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) has implemented the recommendations outlined in the Freight ATL: Northwest Atlanta Industrial Area Freight Study removing city truck routes adjacent to the Atlanta Beltline in Northwest Atlanta.
The study was adopted by Atlanta City Council in July 2023 – https://aimewebapp.blob.core.windows.net/finalactions/23o1254.pdf
MOVING
ATLANTA FORWARD
Strategic Transportation Plan
Project Implementation:
ATLDOT has installed signs indicating that trucks are now restricted from using the following corridors Elaine Avenue between Marietta Boulevard and Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard
- Jefferson Street between Marietta Boulevard and J.E. Lowery Boulevard
- Huff Road between Marietta Boulevard and Howell Mill Road
- Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard between Chattahoochee Avenue and Huff Road
- Collier Road between Chattahoochee Avenue and Howell Mill Road and to prevent a spur north of I-75, remove the segment of Howell Mill Road between I-75 and Collier Road Howell Mill Road between Chattahoochee Avenue and West Marietta Street. Segments on 17th, 14th, and 10th streets between Howell Mill Road and Northside Drive have also been removed from truck routes to prevent dead-end spurs.
- Enforcement:
The Atlanta Police Department in Zones 1, 2 and 5 will assist with enforcement of truck routes through a combination of community policing and traffic units. The community is encouraged to report violations in the affected areas to ATL 311 at: https://www.atl311.com/en-US/, by email: [email protected], or by phone:3-1-1 or 404-546-0311.