The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) will temporarily close Capitol Avenue SW, from Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive SE to Capitol Square SW to accommodate construction-related activities at the Georgia State Capitol.

This continuous temporary road closure will take place beginning at 12:00 a.m.(midnight) on Sunday, April 27, 2025, until 11:50 p.m., on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

The following detour will be in effect to accommodate the closure:

Traveling northbound on Capitol Avenue SW
Turn right onto Capitol Square SW
Turn left onto Martin Luther King, Jr., SE
Turn right onto Piedmont Ave SE

Enforcement officers will be onsite throughout the closure and detour signage will assist in directing motorists. Sidewalks on the east side of Capitol Avenue SW will remain accessible during this closure.

Questions and/or concerns related to this closure may be directed to:Atlanta Department of Transportation at: atldot@atlantaga.gov