Scheffler, McIlroy Headline Tour Championship Field At East Lake

The PGA TOUR Championship is in full swing in Atlanta, and drivers navigating through the East Lake area should anticipate increased traffic and several street closures throughout the weekend. According to the Atlanta Department of Transportation, these closures will commence on Wednesday, August 26, and will persist until Sunday, August 30, as the event attracts thousands of spectators to the region.

Closures and traffic modifications will typically be in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, with Sunday hours extending from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is advised that drivers avoid the area when possible, utilize posted detours, and allot extra time for their commutes. The affected streets encompass Second Avenue from Glenwood Avenue to Memorial Drive, Alston Drive from Second Avenue to Allendale Drive, Glenwood Avenue’s right lane from Quillian Avenue to Summit Drive (westbound), Allendale Drive from Alston Drive to Glenwood Avenue, Club Place, one-way from Alston Drive to Memorial Drive, East Lake Drive, one-way from Memorial Drive toward Alston Drive, and all through streets between Alston Drive and Memorial Drive, from Second Avenue east to Allendale Drive, including Third Avenue, Carter Avenue, Daniel Avenue, and Spence Avenue.

Green Avenue will also be affected from Alston Drive to Memorial Drive. Alston Drive will operate as a one-way street between Second Avenue and Allendale Drive, with traffic flowing from Second Avenue toward Allendale Drive. Street parking will be impacted, and vehicles typically parked on the street will need to be relocated to alternative parking spots.

East Lake residents and official tournament vehicles will retain access to the affected areas using special hangtags. Real-time updates can be obtained by signing up for ATLDOT text alerts by texting “JOIN” to 470-524-7673. The PGA TOUR Championship is scheduled to continue through Sunday at East Lake Golf Club.

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