ATLANTA -- After several weekends of traffic jams because of the repaving project on the Downtown Connector, the challange this weekend will be even getting onto the interstate.

Six ramps leading onto- and off the Connector will be closed.

According to the Georgia DOT, this weekend’s work will include the following lane closures:

One of two lanes on I-75 southbound from 16th Street to the merge with I-85 (Downtown Connector) will be closed.

Two outside (right) lanes of I-85 southbound starting under the Peachtree Street overpass to the merge with I-75 will be closed.

Starting at the merge of I-75/I-85 southbound three outside (right) lanes will remain closed to just south of Freedom Parkway.

And the following ramp closures:

10th Street on-ramp

North Avenue off-ramp

Williams Street off-ramp

Spring/Williams streets on-ramp

Courtland Street off-ramp

Freedom Parkway off-ramp (on-ramp to I-75/85 not affected)

The HOV lane and three additional inside lanes will remain open to traffic throughout the weekend.

Combined with Braves game traffic, major southbound delays are expected. Braves fans are strongly advised to avoid I-75/85 and take MARTA or use I-285 and I-20.

Travelers passing through Atlanta to other destinations are urged to use I-285 and go around the city.