Events Will Bring Increased Traffic to East Campus

The Georgia Tech community should anticipate increased traffic and temporary road closures near McCamish Pavilion on Monday, Nov. 2, and Friday, Nov. 13. 

Monday, Nov. 2 
Increased traffic is expected around McCamish Pavilion on Monday, Nov. 2, when Georgia Tech will host 4,500 students from Atlanta Public Schools (APS) for a joint educational and athletic event. The Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) will close Fowler Street between Sixth Street and 10th Street from 9 a.m. to noon. 

Friday, Nov. 13
Georgia Tech will host another scholastic partnership event with APS at McCamish Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. This event is expected to draw as many as 7,000 students, with additional pedestrians and bus traffic expected on East Campus.   

GTPD will close Fowler Street between Sixth Street and 10th Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to support event operations and prioritize pedestrian safety. 

Motorists should plan for potential delays, consider alternate routes, and allow additional travel time when navigating the area. 

Affected Parking Locations
Move-vehicle and congestion notices will be sent to the following affected permit parking locations: 

  • E40: Klaus Deck   
  • E52: Peters Deck  
  • E63: O’Keefe Lot 
  • E65: McCamish Lot 
  • ER55: Northeast Residential (NE) Street Parking 
  • ER66: Family Housing Deck 
  • W21: Howey/Boggs/Mason Lot 
  • W22: Dalney Deck/Visitor Area 12   

Georgia Tech students, faculty, staff, and visitors are encouraged to plan, remain alert for increased pedestrian activity, and follow directions from GTPD officers and posted traffic signage. 

GTPD and Parking and Transportation Services appreciate the campus community's patience and cooperation as we work to maintain a safe environment during these events.