Telfair Street

Project updates for Telfair Street.

Changes to Partial Lane Closures on Telfair Street Between 5th and 6th Streets

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Construction is progressing on Telfair Street.

Beginning Wednesday, February 18 the partial lane closures will change on Telfair Street between 6th Street and 5th Street. A full closure will begin at the Augusta Jewish Museum (525 Telfair Street) and extends to the intersection of 5th Street. Internal lanes from Augusta Jewish Museum to 6th Street will be open and external lanes will be closed. Motorists will be able to access the municipal building via Telfair Street. While this work will temporarily close driveway access along Telfair Street, parking for the IT Department and Augusta Wellness remains available and can be accessed via Greene Street.

An onsite detour will be clearly marked to assist motorists.

Detour Information

Traveling East: Please use 6th Street to Greene Street, then take 5th Street to return to Telfair Street.
Traveling West: Please use 5th Street to Greene Street, then take 6th Street to return to Telfair Street.

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as we work to improve our city’s streets and drainage systems.

Augusta Traffic Update – No On-Street Parking on Telfair Street Between 5th and 6th Streets

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As announced earlier this month, Telfair Street between 5th and 6th Streets has partial lane closures to allow for the installation of reinforced concrete storm pipes. Due to safety concerns and the nature of the work, there will be no on-street parking available on Telfair Street between 5th and 6th Streets for the duration of the work on this section, expected to be completed by mid-February.

Drivers should follow all posted detour signs and are encouraged to plan for minor delays. We appreciate your patience as we complete these critical infrastructure upgrades. Stay tuned for more progress updates at AugustaDTP.com.

Produced & Distributed by Paquin Public Relations for the City of Augusta Engineering Department.

Augusta Traffic Update – Telfair Street Lane Closures Between 5th Street and 6th Street Begin January 12, 2026

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Beginning Monday, January 12, 2026, Telfair Street between 5th and 6th Streets will experience partial lane closures to allow for the installation of reinforced concrete storm pipes.

This drainage project is expected to last approximately one month, with the first phase scheduled for the first two weeks. Please be advised that there will be no on-street parking available in this area for the duration of the work. Drivers should follow detour signs and are encouraged to plan accordingly as minor delays are expected.

Thanks for your patience as work continues on the Broad Street Improvement Project.

Broad Street and Telfair Street Construction and Traffic Update – Week of November 10

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Progress continues on the Broad Street Improvement Project, with active work occurring in multiple sections of Broad and Telfair Streets this week.

Broad Street Work Areas

  • St. Sebastian Way to 13th Street: Crews will be grading the roadbed and setting up GAB on both sides of the roadway. Stormwater pipe installation is also taking place between 14th and 13th Streets.
  • 10th Street to 9th Street: Crews will be performing demolition in the east parking pit.
  • 9th Street to 8th Street: In the James Brown Linear Park, crews will be pouring concrete and setting up pavers.

Parking Information

  • St. Sebastian Way to 13th Street: No parking is available in this section due to one lane of traffic being open and active construction throughout the remaining roadway.
  • 9th Street to 8th Street: Parking remains available adjacent to buildings; inside lanes will be sectioned off with barrels while work continues inside the James Brown Linear Park.
  • 10th Street to 9th Street: Parking remains available adjacent to buildings; inside lanes will be sectioned off with barrels due to work in the parking pits.

The full-depth section between St. Sebastian Way and 13th Street is expected to be completed within the next month.


Telfair Street Work Areas

  • 9th Street to 8th Street: Crews will be grading for curb forming and pouring.
  • 8th Street to 7th Street: Crews will be laying stormwater pipe.
  • 7th Street Intersection: The intersection will be closed to thru traffic while crews install stormwater pipes.

Parking Information

  • 9th to 8th Streets: Access to parking lots within this section remains open.
  • 8th to 7th Streets: Access to parking lots within this section remains open.
  • 7th Street Intersection: Closed to thru traffic while work is underway.

These sections of work are expected to continue over the next two weeks.

We appreciate the community’s continued patience and cooperation as work progresses to improve safety, accessibility, and infrastructure throughout the downtown area.

Telfair and 8th Update: Intersection Closure

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Starting Monday, August 11th, the intersection of Telfair Street and 8th Street will be closed to install new underground utilities as part of the ongoing TIA project. Access to nearby businesses, including the Federal Courthouse and Schools will be maintained. Detours will be in place for the duration of the construction. This work is expected to take atleast a month (weather permitting). For Patrons wishing to access the Post Office southbound on 8th Street, a special detour will be added to guide drivers from Greene Street around to 7th Street, then to Fenwick, then to the Post Office parking lot off of 8th Street. Expect significant delays in this area as there is also existing traffic control setup due to the new arena construction. Please use alternate routes if possible.

Telfair Street Update: Intersection Closure

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On Monday, July 28th, the canal bridge on Telfair Street will be closed (near the intersection of Telfair Street and 13th Street) to setup a crane to finish canal work under the bridge. 13th Street traffic will be detoured to 12th Street. This closure will be in place for one week. The work will be complete and the road will be reopened prior to the start of school on August 4th. Expect heavy traffic delays in this area. Please use alternate routes if possible.

Telfair Street Update: New Paving and Roadway Striping

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New asphalt paving and roadway striping will occur along Telfair Street between 13th Street and 8th Street the week of March 10th. Lane closures and detours will be in place, as necessary. Expect traffic delays along this corridor all week long. Using alternative routes is recommended.

Telfair Street Update: Weekend Road Closure

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Telfair street will be closed to all the traffic on Saturday, March 8, 2025, between 5th Street and 6th Street in front of the Augusta Government Municipal Building for demolition work. The closure is expected to take place between 6 AM to 5 PM. A detour will be in place. Expect traffic delays along this corridor.

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