How Will I-85 Repair Affect SunTrust Park Games?

SMYRNA, GA -- Cobb County officials and the Atlanta Braves organization has promised baseball fans that parking and gridlock wouldn't be an issue as the team begins its inaugural season at SunTrust Park -- but that was before a part of Interstate 85 collapsed in a massive fire.

As an eager fan you may be wondering, in the aftermath of the transportation crisis caused by the I-85 collapse, how will it affect getting to and from the game?

The Braves feel that game days will be manageable for fans and game officials with a little planning -- specifically leaving home earlier to allow for increased traffic.

The Atlanta Braves ushered in opening day with a game against the Mets Monday in New York. The Braves don't come home until April 14, when they play the San Diego Padres.

The Braves are strongly encouraging fans to purchase pre-paid parking passes to games as they will help alleviate delays around the stadium.

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Also, the squad has partnered with traffic app Waze to allow SunTrust Park event-goers to find the easiest routes to the stadium.

Cobb officials are expecting more traffic on I-75 as vehicles that would normally access Ga. 400 and I-85 are rerouted following the bridge crisis.

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