Traffic alert: Thanksgiving half marathon closes roads in Atlanta

ATLANTA — Battling Thanksgiving traffic is mainly a concern for travelers, but Atlanta residents should also be aware of potential congestion in the city.

Count on Triple Team Traffic to guide you around the closures, on Channel 2 Action News. 

The Atlanta Track Club’s Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon & 5K, which takes participants on a 13.1 mile tour through the heart of Atlanta, caused temporary street closures. It ran from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The half marathon began near the Georgia State Stadium (formerly Turner Field) and passed by attractions such as Atlantic Station, Piedmont Park and Oakland Cemetery.

Busy roads such Juniper, Marietta and 14th streets were among those closed. See the course map below, and you can check out a complete list of impacted roads here.

Traffic around Georgia State Stadium may also be increased on Saturday, as the university's team plays Appalachian State there at 2 p.m.

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