Cobb County DOT

09/03/2026

During its regular meeting last week, the Board of Commissioners presented Certificates of Recognition to Cobb County Department of Transportation Senior Maintenance Supervisor Joshua Elsberry and Cobb DOT Road Maintenance Division Manager Dallas Cain in honor of their receiving awards from the American Public Works Association Georgia Chapter.

Elsberry was honored as Young Leader of the Year for his meaningful contributions and positive impact he continues to make within Cobb DOT. Cain was named Transportation Manager of the Year for his outstanding contributions to the road maintenance profession and his continued commitment to excellence. Congratulations to both!

08/17/2026

HAZARD CLOSURE - On Olive Springs Road, from Barrett Circle to Stalcup Drive, a damaged water line has the road closed in both directions. This closure will be in effect today until Tuesday, August 18 at 9:00 AM, to accommodate emergency maintenance and repairs.

Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes where possible.

07/29/2026

07/23/2026

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will be closing the Powers Ferry Road Bridge over the Chattahoochee River between Cobb County and Sandy Springs beginning Friday, July 24 at 9:00 a.m. through Sunday evening. The bridge will reopen to traffic on Monday, July 27 at 5:00 a.m.

This is the first of 2 scheduled closures for bridge maintenance by GDOT. The second weekend closure is anticipated to occur September 1-3, pending weather. A detour route is available on Interstate North Parkway.

07/16/2026

Traffic Alert: I-285 Lane Closures in Smyrna & Vinings - Plan for delays beginning 9 p.m. Thursday, July 16, from Collier Drive in Fulton County to Paces Ferry Road in Cobb County.

One right lane and the right shoulder will be closed in both directions of I-285 for approximately two weeks. The closures are part of the Georgia Department of Transportation's ongoing I-285 Westside Rebuild project.

Drivers should expect delays, slow down in work zones, follow posted signs, and consider using the 511GA app or your preferred navigation app before traveling through the area. Additional information and project history can be found on the I-285 reconstruction project website: https://i285w-pavement-reconst-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/

Looking Ahead:
⚠️ WEEKEND July 24 - 27 -- FULL CLOSURE of I-285 in both directions between S. Atlanta Road and Paces Ferry Road is planned from 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, through 5 a.m. Monday, July 27, weather permitting. Detour information will be released closer to the closure.

07/13/2026

Winning the day means arriving at the stadium relaxed and on time. To ensure your World Cup match-day experience is a triumph, add these quick tips to your travel game plan:

- Buy early: Don't wait until match day to buy your transit pass. Purchase your Better Breeze Card at vending machines or Ride Stores a day before the match—or better yet, bypass the machines completely by using a contactless credit card or your phone’s digital wallet to tap directly at the farebox!

- Give it time: Heavy match-day traffic impacts regional buses just like regular cars. Plan to leave your starting point at least two hours before kickoff so you don't miss a single minute of the player warm-ups and pre-match festivities.

Let’s get you to the games! cobb.rideralerts.com/InfoPoint/ ⚽

07/09/2026

The World Cup is here. Let’s get you to the games!

Find your local travel playbook here:

- From Town Center / Kennesaw / KSU: Catch Rapid 10 for a fast ride straight to the MARTA Arts Center Station.
- From Marietta / Central Cobb: Hop on Route 10 or Route 30 to connect directly to the MARTA Arts Center Station or the H.E. Holmes MARTA Station.
- From Cumberland / Truist Park / Galleria: Take Route 10 or Route 25 to link up with either the MARTA Arts Center Station or the H.E. Holmes MARTA Station.

cobb.rideralerts.com/InfoPoint/.

07/06/2026

Every winning move starts with a pre-game strategy. CobbLinc has everything you need to plan your trip to the World Cup matches and festivities, including an interactive trip-planning tool that allows you to view routes and times, track buses, create trip plans, and set reminders!

Let’s get you to the games! cobb.rideralerts.com/InfoPoint/ ⚽

07/06/2026

CSX Railroad will be closing Paradise Shoals Road in Smyrna, starting Wednesday July 8.

The railroad will then close Cherokee Street in Kennesaw, starting tentatively July 11, to replace the rail in the crossing.

Please use Big Shanty Drive or Main Street as detours during your commute.

07/02/2026

Ready for the World Cup? Tap straight through to the match! With the new Better Breeze payment system, riding CobbLinc and connecting to MARTA has never been easier. Tap your phone’s mobile wallet or use a major contactless debit or credit card directly to pay for your fare and claim your free transfer.

Learn how to set up your digital wallet before kickoff: cobbcounty.gov/transportation/cobb-transit-service-cobblinc/fares-transfers.