D.C. Faces Major Road Closures for Howard Homecoming, Marine Corps Marathon

Significant traffic disruptions are expected this weekend in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. due to homecoming events and a marathon. In Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Transportation will close multiple lanes on the I-75/I-85 Connector and exit ramps near Georgia Tech, coinciding with the Georgia Tech-Syracuse football game and homecoming festivities; fans are urged to use MARTA or rideshares to avoid traffic delays. Additionally, campus road closures will impact access to parking areas during traditional homecoming races and parades on Georgia Tech's campus. In Washington, D.C., Howard University's 101st Homecoming involves extensive street closures, emergency no parking zones, and intermittent roadblocks from October 24-25, affecting areas around the university for football games, parades, and Yardfest events, with accommodations made for hospital traffic. Concurrently, the Marine Corps Marathon on October 26 will cause further closures and detours in D.C., prompting authorities to advise motorists to plan ahead and expect pedestrian congestion. Both cities recommend alternative transportation methods and early arrival to mitigate the expected traffic challenges during these major events.