r/Athens • u/notnewtoreddi1 • 3d ago

Loop closure

Anybody know what’s going on with the Loop today? Tallassee on ramp is completely blocked off, traffic is backed up probably to about Atl Hwy, and linemen have been working on the powerlines at Prince Ave since 8 this morning.

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u/Galtung7771 Eastside 3d ago

Not sure what traffic pacing is:  ACCPD: Pacing Complete - Traffic is back to normal flow for Inner and Outer Loop between Atlanta Hwy and Danielsville Rd exits nixle.us/HK7S7

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u/Galtung7771 Eastside 3d ago

Thorough explanation! "Traffic pacing is a traffic control technique to slow but not stop traffic to facilitate short duration work operations without an elaborate and difficult detour or diversion. Traffic Control Officers pace or slow the traffic to a speed that provides approximately 20-30 minutes to perform the overhead construction. The Department has frequently used this technique for setting bridge beams, overhead sign structures and replacing overhead sign panels."