Kathy writes in…

Apparently this is a huge mess, so people will want to avoid this area until it is cleared

· DeKalb Co.: Gas Main Break…ALL LANES BLOCKED at Scott Blvd. and DeKalb Industrial Blvd. Expect big delays.

Kathy writes in…

We just got an Emory-wide email saying that N. Decatur Rd. was shut down in both directions at the Lullwater traffic circle due to a traffic accident. The email came in around noon, but traffic was even more backed up than usual around 10am. A work colleague said that she had seen numerous emergency vehicles there way earlier than when the email was sent. So, I’m just wondering if anyone has more first-hand information about what is going on at that intersection. Of course, I couldn’t find any information on any other online source.

Theslacks sends along this note from Emory (I think) about roadwork on Clairmont between N. Decatur Road and Starvine today and tomorrow…

DeKalb County residents and the Emory community have been informed that the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has given permission for the railroad to close one lane in each direction on Clairmont Road between North Decatur and Starvine for repairs to the RR bridge.  The lane closure is scheduled to begin May 16 at 9:00 a.m., and reopen the evening of May 17. For questions about GDOT activities, go to http://www.dot.state.ga.us or call 404-631-1990.

This sounds fun for Emory-ish commuters.  From the Clairmont Heights Civic Association’s website…

From Emory:  This month Atlanta Gas Light began a pipeline replacement project—a non-Emory project that will produce one-lane closures in the Emory area including Clifton, Houston Mill and North Decatur roads––that will last through August.

Replacement work will occur during daytime and evening hours and, where possible, AGL will install the pipe outside of the roadway along the public right-of-way. Any work requiring a lane closure will follow DeKalb County traffic control guidelines with signage, cones and flaggers to assist traffic flow. AGL  is coordinating with the Emory to minimize inconveniences to commuters and to avoid work during Commencement activities. Cliff shuttle routes will not be impacted by this project (http://emory.transloc.com/)

AGL project map:   www.aglc.com/prp.  Questions:  AGL  (404) 584-3039 or .

Click over to the Clairmont Heights website for a little chart showing the anticipated project start/end times for the various roads.

In my ongoing pursuit to bring you all needless city rankers regarding things you already know, here’s a new one out by Forbes.com, which rates Atlanta, GA as the city with the worst commute in the whole darn country.

OK, so we’ve achieved our goal of #1 status. Unless we’re looking to compete with Shanghai to be “Worst in the World”, let’s quickly get through the awards ceremony (and the after-parties) so we can implement some solutions to the traffic problem. No? You need more time to create additional committees and action plans? OK…just as long as you’re not stalling.

You’re not stalling GA legislature, right?

[picture courtesy of Forbes.com]