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Several street closures to begin on Veterans Day

ATLANTA, Ga. — Police are trying to get the word out about several road closures that will begin on Veterans Day.

Due to filming in the downtown and midtown areas, several streets and sidewalks will be closed or partially closed from Nov. 11 through Nov. 20.

The Atlanta Police Department is urging all drivers who must travel into the area to consider taking MARTA or other alternative modes of travel to decrease volume.  APD may also need to close certain streets if the need arises. Here's the list of closures and click here to download WSB-TV's free traffic app for detour information.

Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard (between Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Williams Street)

  • Southern lane and sidewalk closures beginning Monday, November 11 at 7:00 AM to Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 PM

Spring Techwood Connector

  • Both lanes, bus lane and sidewalks closures beginning Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 AM to Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 PM

Centennial Olympic Park Drive (between Simpson Street and John Portman)

  • Western lane and sidewalk closures beginning  Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 PM to Monday, November 16 at 5:00 AM

Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard (between Lovejoy and Centennial Olympic Park Drive)

  • Southern lane closure beginning Friday, November 15 at 7:00 AM  to Monday, November 18 at 5:00 AM

Centennial Olympic Park Drive (between Simpson Street and John Portman)

  • Western side two lane closures beginning Friday, November 15 at 12:00 pm to Monday, November 18 at 5:00 AM

West Peachtree Place NW (between Centennial Olympic Park Drive and Williams Street)

  • Full street closure including sidewalks beginning Friday, November 15 at 12:00 PM to Monday, November 15 at 5:00 AM

  • Eastern lane closure beginning Friday, November 15 at 12:00 PM to Monday, November 18 at 5:00 AM