Braves fans prepare for SunTrust Park traffic in Cobb County

Traffic is already horrific enough on the northside Perimeter.

Imagine what will happen when SunTrust Park opens next month, adding 41,000 fans and 13,000 cars to the fray.

Atlanta Braves and Cobb County officials say they’re prepared.

With rebuilt intersections, delayed game times, traffic apps and dispersed parking lots, officials say traffic may be bearable at the crossroads of I-285 and I-75.

Please read the full story about what to expect from SunTrust Park traffic.

Meanwhile, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution decided to take a rush-hour test drive to the new stadium.

Five reporters and editors fought through traffic from Acworth, Alpharetta, Jonesboro, Lawrenceville and Midtown Atlanta.

Please read the full story about the trip on MyAJC.com.

Find out what you can eat when you get there and what you can't eat there.

Credit: ccompton@ajc.com

Credit: ccompton@ajc.com

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