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Atlanta, GA | Posted: February 15, 2016
Jessica Rose
Communications Officer
Facilities Management
404-385-1822
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER: Gerald Shumake
Summary Sentence:
Atlantic Promenade South will undergo construction to replace aged steam lines and upgrade adjacent hardscape and landscape.
Full Summary:
The repairs require significant digging, which provides an opportunity to enhance the pedestrian experience through the primary north/south corridor of campus on Atlantic Drive.
Atlantic Drive Corridor: Future State
Atlantic Drive Construction Map 2Atlantic Promenade South will undergo construction to replace aged steam lines followed by upgrades to adjacent hardscape and landscape. The repairs require significant digging, which provides an opportunity to enhance the pedestrian experience through the primary north/south corridor of campus on Atlantic Drive. The project will create a connected, walkable corridor envisioned in the campus master plan and landscape master plan. This will provide for a safer campus by providing better lighting, eliminating trip hazards and improving accessibility within the area.
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS:
- Normal working hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. with more disruptive work restricted to after 9 a.m. Weekend work will only be necessary if there are major rain delays.
Campus Detours or Interruptions:
Pedestrian access to Atlantic Drive will be unavailable from the Mason Building Area, all the way to Tech Green. Access to all buildings will remain open. Please follow signage.
