UPDATE: Dan at Decaturish passed along the details from a DeKalb County Weekly update newsletter…
Road Closures Announced Throughout the County February 28 thru March 4
DeKalb County announced several roads will be closed to through traffic in areas throughout the county Feb. 28 – March 4. The closures are being facilitated to complete work on projects currently being implemented. Road closure signs will be posted to advise motorists of activities in the areas, as well as on any local traffic restrictions. Details and contact information for each closure is provided below:
Coventry Road between North Parkwood Road and Dyson Drive/Chelsea CircleCoventry Road, between North Parkwood Road and Dyson Drive/Chelsea Circle, will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, through 7 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017, to complete railroad maintenance. Questions regarding this road closure should be addressed to Ray Porter, Benchmark Consulting at .
West Howard Avenue/DeKalb Avenue NE between Paden Circle and Ridgecrest RoadWest Howard Avenue/DeKalb Avenue NE, between Paden Circle and Ridgecrest Road NE, will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, through 7 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2017, to complete railroad maintenance. Questions regarding this road closure should be addressed to Ray Porter, Benchmark Consulting at .
A commenter on FFAF reported yesterday…
FYI – there is a sign on Dekalb/Howard at the RR crossing stating that it will be closed 2/28-3/3 for track repair. No more info than that. Total closure? That will be fun …
I heard from a friend that there’s a similar announcement out there for the Coventry Road railroad intersection for the same days.
City Manager Peggy Merriss hadn’t heard anything when we asked the city yesterday, but she pointed out that technically the west side intersections are outside the city limits, so CSX wouldn’t need to contact Decatur city officials.
More info as we have it.
Hmm, so I’m guessing that the PATH will also be closed? This will create some problems.
When I encounter a morning rush hour train on my bike, I just go under on Paden Circle to College, then back over to Dekalb at Rocky Ford (which I take to McClendon anyway). Not a huge deal, but a minor nuisance. And not necessarily kid friendly.
I just have to remember to actually do it and not get to the tracks first! 🙂
It would be so nice if they widened the PATH at this intersection during this maintenance. It won’t happen, but one can still wish.
I wouldn’t complain if they got rid of the bump, but I’m sure that’s too much to “fix”. Speaking of bumps, looks like there will never be a fix on that nasty part of Dekalb Ave. by Fox Bros. I figured that was a temporary fix on the water break, but I guess not.
This is why I always turn on Waze before i head to work or head home… this completely changes the traffic flow for my commutes.