DeKalb and Fulton Counties…

Imagine SR 154/Memorial SE Drive without Reversible Lanes

New Lane Configuration and Resurfacing Coming to Memorial Drive



ATLANTA— As a result of planning and coordination with local transportation partners, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors will soon install new lane configurations (Phase 1) and resurface (Phase 2) SR 154/Memorial Drive SE between Pearl St and SR 155/Candler Rd SE, removing the existing reversible lanes.



Memorial Drive has long been a popular route for commuters between DeKalb County and downtown Atlanta, allowing drivers to avoid the interstates. The reversible lanes provided commuters with added mobility, but increased traffic, speeds, and crashes compelled GDOT, city and county transportation partners to review ways to improve driver and pedestrian safety along the corridor.



Starting in March 2019, contractors will begin the first steps needed to begin the Phase 1 lane reconfiguration, which will reduce the lanes to one in each direction, and add left and right turn lanes and pedestrian crossings. Crews will: Lower manholes in the corridor.

Pave over the relocated manholes and existing lane striping.

Cease operation of the reversible lane system.

Restripe the corridor for the new lane configuration with new brighter striping and direction arrows to assist drivers with the transition.

Regional Traffic Operations Program (RTOP) crews will work to ensure traffic signals align with new configuration.



These new lane stripes are temporary to allow motorists to learn the corridor’s new “navigation.”

To help motorists safely adjust to the new driving patterns, traffic will continue to operate in this new configuration for a couple of weeks.



Weather permitting; contractors will begin the Phase 2 resurfacing activities, including milling, inlay and applying final pavement and striping as soon as overnight temperatures are consistently at or above 45 degrees.



Variable message boards will be placed on both ends of the project and near key intersections within the project limits to inform drivers of upcoming changes to traffic patterns. Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling on SR 154/Memorial Dr. SE as there will be changes to traffic pattern. The project is tentatively scheduled for completion June 2019.



Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit This work will take place over several nights, and motorists should expect nighttime and weekend lane closures to ensure safety for workers and drivers.These new lane stripes are temporary to allow motorists to learn the corridor’s new “navigation.”To help motorists safely adjust to the new driving patterns, traffic will continue to operate in this new configuration for a couple of weeks.Weather permitting; contractors will begin the Phase 2 resurfacing activities, including milling, inlay and applying final pavement and striping as soon as overnight temperatures are consistently at or above 45 degrees.Variable message boards will be placed on both ends of the project and near key intersections within the project limits to inform drivers of upcoming changes to traffic patterns. Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling on SR 154/Memorial Dr. SE as there will be changes to traffic pattern. The project is tentatively scheduled for completion June 2019.Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org , or download the Georgia 511 app.

