After a drawn-out closure that snarled traffic and tested the patience of local commuters, LaVista Road NE is once again fully operational. The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) has lifted the roadblocks, flipping the 'closed' sign to 'open' on LaVista Road NE stretching from Citadel Drive NE to Cheshire Bridge Road NE, the department confirmed early today.

Originally shut down following a blaze that decimated the Reserve at LaVista Walk Apartments on November 11, 2023, the thoroughfare had been an emblem of frustration as crews labored through debris and demolition to assure safe conditions for its reopening. While the road now welcomes vehicles, the adjacent sidewalk, running south from the complex's entrance to Cheshire Bridge Road NE, remains closed. Pedestrians, having been navigating the detours for months, will find their path still rerouted to the northern sidewalk, guided by the city's detour signage.

According to an announcement posted on the ATLDOT's website, the department is hopeful that this development will ease the local traffic disturbances that have plagued the area since the apartment complex incident last fall. The reopening of LaVista Road is a relief to many who have been forced to navigate alternate routes in an area already known for its busy traffic patterns.

For additional details or to express concerns regarding the continued sidewalk closure, ATLDOT has urged community members to reach out through their dedicated email address, [email protected]. Despite being open, local authorities caution drivers to remain vigilant as they travel near the still-compromised sidewalk area, ensuring safety for all - especially as work continues.