Commuters who drive on a portion of Cumberland Boulevard at night will temporarily need to take a detour, starting Wednesday.
Cumberland Boulevard northbound and southbound will close from Akers Mill to Interstate North Parkway for the installation of bridge beams, according to a newsletter from the Cumberland Community Improvement District.
Roads will close nightly Aug. 24 to Aug. 31 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
The newsletter, which includes information from the Cobb Department of Transportation, lists the following detour: "Cumberland Boulevard northbound and southbound traffic will be directed eastbound towards Powers Ferry Road. Traffic will then be directed to head west towards Cumberland Boulevard using Interstate North Parkway or Akers Mill Road."
In addition, it notes major roadwork on Windy Hill Road.
After Aug. 29, 2016, motorists traveling along Windy Hill Road will no longer have access to the center turn lane, from U.S. 41/Cobb Parkway to Circle 75 Parkway, while the lane is permanently closed and converted into a raised median.
Motorists will be able to make left-hand turns only at signalized intersections.
Cobb DOT explains this construction project will create a safer travel environment for motorists.
The median construction and roadway enhancements are part of the traffic and safety improvement projects along Windy Hill Road.
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