Major Ramps Closed on I-20 and Special MARTA Schedules for Wednesday Commute

Morning Traffic Overview

Commuters in Atlanta should prepare for significant disruptions this morning, Wednesday, February 11, 2026. A combination of long-term infrastructure projects and overnight roadwork is impacting major arteries across the metro area. While the Downtown Connector is currently flowing at moderate speeds, specific exit closures and lane restrictions on the perimeter and northern corridors will likely cause delays as the peak travel window opens.

GDOT Roadwork & Major Closures

The most critical update for this morning involves the I-20 interchange. According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the I-20 eastbound exit ramp to I-75/85 (Exit 57) northbound remains closed for scheduled roadwork. Drivers approaching from the west side are urged to utilize alternate routes such as Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard or Northside Drive to navigate toward the downtown area. Additionally, travel alerts are in effect for the I-20 westbound exit to I-75/85 northbound due to similar road maintenance activities.

On the northern end of the city, the SR 400 Express Lanes project continues to impact daily travel. Motorists can expect daily lane closures between Union Hill Road and Shiloh Road from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These closures primarily affect the northbound shoulder and exit ramps toward McFarland Road. Meanwhile, roadwork on I-285 southbound at South Atlanta Road has a right lane blocked, which is expected to slow traffic moving toward the southwest quadrant of the perimeter.

MARTA Rail and Bus Alerts

Public transit riders will encounter special schedules today. MARTA has announced that both the Gold and Red Lines are operating on a modified frequency. Trains are expected every 10 to 24 minutes throughout the day. While the Blue and Green lines are maintaining a standard 10-to-20-minute frequency, the Green Line service is scheduled to end early at 9:00 PM tonight.

• Five Points Station: The East-West center platform remains restricted. It is open for Southbound transfers only. Passengers needing to transfer Northbound or exit the station should use the right-hand side platforms relative to their direction of travel.
• Bus Cancellations: MARTA has reported several scheduled bus trip cancellations for today. Impacted routes include Route 2 (North Ave/East Lake), Route 6 (Lindbergh), Route 8 (Brookhaven/Kensington), and Route 12 (Cumberland/Midtown).
• Detours: Route 36 is on a long-term detour between Midtown Station and Monroe Drive due to ongoing construction on Virginia Avenue.

Downtown Atlanta Advisories

In the heart of downtown, travelers should be aware of a scheduled press conference and rally on Peachtree Street near AmericasMart at noon today. Advocates are calling for safety upgrades and mid-block crossings in the area. While no formal road closure has been announced for the event, increased pedestrian activity and localized rubbernecking may cause slow-downs between John Portman Boulevard and Andrew Young International Boulevard. Drivers are encouraged to stay alert for pedestrians in this corridor as the city prepares for increased traffic ahead of upcoming international events.