Busy Atlanta Road to Close for 6 Weeks for Sewer Repairs

Decatur Street will be closed 24/7 for construction to fix sewer mains and increase capacity.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Department of Watershed Management in Atlanta announced that Decatur Street, one of the city's original seven main streets, will be closed for six weeks starting on Friday for emergency sewer repairs. The work is part of a compliance obligation for a regulatory consent order and will involve removing and replacing sewer mains to fix defects and increase the city's sewer system capacity.

Why it matters

The closure of Decatur Street, a busy downtown thoroughfare, will cause significant traffic disruptions in the area for several weeks. However, the repairs are necessary to address issues with the city's aging sewer infrastructure and bring the system into compliance with regulatory requirements.

The details

The construction work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the six-week repair period. Signage and traffic control measures will be in place to guide drivers around the work zone, and residents and businesses in the affected area will still have access to their homes, mail/package delivery, emergency services, and trash collection.

  • The road closure will begin on Friday, February 11, 2026.
  • The construction work is expected to last for six weeks, weather permitting.

The players

Department of Watershed Management

The city agency responsible for managing Atlanta's water and sewer infrastructure.

Decatur Street

One of the original seven main streets in the City of Atlanta that will be closed for the sewer repair project.

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What’s next

The road closure and construction work are expected to be completed within the six-week timeframe, barring any unforeseen delays.

The takeaway

This project highlights the ongoing need for cities to invest in maintaining and upgrading their aging sewer and water systems, even if it means temporarily disrupting traffic and access in certain areas. The repairs on Decatur Street are necessary to ensure the city's sewer infrastructure can meet regulatory requirements and serve the needs of residents and businesses.