Falcons urge fans to take MARTA, arrive early

The Falcons are urging their fans who attending the final exhibition game tonight against the Baltimore Ravens at 7 p.m. to use MARTA and arrive earlier than normal to the Georgia Dome because of expected heavy traffic delays.

Vice President Joseph Biden will be in Atlanta delivering remarks at 7:30 p.m. in Buckhead. It is expected, though not confirmed, that his motorcade will follow the Downtown Connector through Midtown and downtown to access Northside Drive off of I-75. This will impact all north-south travel south of Buckhead.

Also, Georgia Tech will be hosting its season opening football game at 7:30 p.m., against Alcorn State. Spectators may start arriving as early as noon. This will have the greatest impact on Tech Parkway and North Avenue.