ATLANTA - Drivers in Midtown should expect major traffic changes this week as crews work on emergency sewer repairs at the busy intersection of Piedmont Avenue NE and 10th Street NE.

What we know:

The city’s Department of Watershed Management says all northbound lanes at the intersection will be closed around the clock beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1. The closure is expected to last through Saturday morning, Oct. 6, weather permitting.

Crews are replacing damaged sewer mains as part of a consent order to improve the system’s capacity. Workers recently uncovered unexpected underground issues that required immediate repairs.

Traffic control measures and detours are in place. Residents and businesses in the area will still have access for deliveries, trash pickup, and emergency services thr

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