Jan 27

Gas South District expansion and construction updates

January 27, 2023

  • The Lakeview Gallery with a beautiful, new art piece (See Photo)
  • Views from the second floor (See Photo)

December 30, 2022

  • A nice view from the Gas South Convention Center Lake Terrace (See Photo)

November 25, 2022

October 28, 2022

  • A lot of work being done on the second half of the Convention Center (See Photo)
  • Room update! (See Photo)

September 30, 2022

  • Progress being made on the interior of the Convention Center (See Photo)

August 26, 2022

  • Walls going up around the lake (See Photo)

July 29, 2022

  • More interior renovation inside the Convention Center (See Photo)

June 30, 2022

  • Updates being done outside the Theater and the Hudgens (See Photo)

May 27, 2022

  • More progress outside the Ballroom (See Photo)

April 29, 2022

  • The lake front view getting some much needed attention (See Photo)
  • Sneak peek of the Westin Hotel construction (See Photo)

March 31, 2022

  • Progress on our Grand Ballroom continues! (See Photo)

February 25, 2022

  • More progress on the Convention Center interior. (See Photo)

January 28, 2022

  • More progress on the Convention Center exterior. (See Photo)

December 10, 2021

  • Convention Center interior being updated. (See Photo)

November 26, 2021

  • Construction being done at the Creek Site. (See Photo)

November 12, 2021

  • The brand new Covention Center entry. (See Photo)

October 22, 2021

  • Beautiful, green grass has been placed outside the Convention Center. (See Photo)

October 8, 2021

  • Overall outside progress of the Convention Center continues. (See Photo)

September 21, 2021

  • Progess on Convention Center interior continues. (See Photo)

September 13, 2021

  • Progess on Convention Center exterior continues. (See Photo)

August 17, 2021

  • Progess on Convention Center interior continues. (See Photo)

August 3, 2021

  • Overall progress continues on Convention Center. (See Photo)

July 26, 2021

  • Exterior staircase construction continues to progress. (See Photo)

July 8, 2021

  • Further progress is made on Convention Center front entrance. (See Photo)

June 15, 2021

  • Convention Center main entrance progress continues. (See Photo)

June 3, 2021

  • Overall Convention Center construction continues. (See Photo)

May 25, 2021 

  • Progress on Convention Center front glass windows continues. (See Photo)

April 26, 2021

  • Construction on new main entrance of the Convention Center (formerly Forum) continues. (See Photo)

April 12, 2021

  • Glass windows on the front of the Convention Center (formerly Forum) have been installed. (See Photo)

March 22, 2021

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) construction continues. (See Photo)

February 23, 2021

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) construction continues on the roof. (See Photo)

February 16, 2021

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) construction continues on the first floor.
    (See Photo)
  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) construction continues on the second floor.
    (See Photo)

January 22, 2021

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) expansion of Exhibit Hall on rear side of the building begins. (See Photo)

December 10, 2020

  • Construction on Convention Center (formerly Forum) expansion continues.                   (See Photo)

December 3, 2020

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) construction continues. (See Photo)

November 19, 2020

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) construction continues. (See Photo)

November 5, 2020

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) construction on new entrance continues.    (See Photo)

October 29, 2020

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) construction on new entrance continues. (See Photo)

October 22, 2020

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) construction continues. (See Photo)

October 6, 2020

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) construction continues. (See Photo)

September 23, 2020

  • Removal of meeting room space in the Convention Center (formerly Forum) took place and construction continues. (See Photo)

September 14, 2020

  • Preparation for the demolition of meeting room space in the Convention Center (formerly Forum) has begun. (See Photo)

August 17, 2020

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) construction continues. (See Photo)

July 10, 2020

  • Construction continues on existing projects. (See Photo)

May 13, 2020

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) temporary bridge installation is complete. (See Photo)
  • Construction of Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Hotel continues. (See Photo)

April 27, 2020

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) bridge has been taken down and the temporary bridge installed. (See Photo)
  • New pole lights have been installed around campus.
  • The C Lot has been prepped for paving.
  • Progress on the hotel continues. (See Photo)

April 3, 2020

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) Hall C and gallery walls are up and painted.
  • New egress doors installed exiting from Hall A to the hallway.
  • A3 project is continuing to progress.

February 25, 2020

  • Convention Center (formerly Forum) Expansion Project Phase 1 has begun.
  • Driveway in front of the Convention Center (formerly Forum) remains blocked for all through traffic.
  • A Lots partially closed. Lots A1 and A5 will open for Arena events.
  • Campus Map

January 27, 2020

December 3, 2019

  • Driveway in front of the Convention Center (formerly Forum) is blocked for all through traffic.
  • Limited access for events behind the buildings.
  • Campus Map

September 19, 2019

  • Ribbon cutting ceremony held for the opening of Infinite Energy Center Deck #1.
  • See Photo

September 17, 2019

  • Infinite Energy Center Deck #1 will officially open September 19, 2019.
  • New traffic signal at 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy is now active.
  • New traffic signal at the Satellite Blvd entrance is now active.
  • Parking Deck #2 will remain under construction with an estimated open date in December.

September 4, 2019

  • New traffic signals at 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy will activate starting Thursday, September 5th.
  • Parking Deck #1 is scheduled to open on September 19th.
  • Progress Photos

July 11, 2019

  • Sugarloaf entrance (by Quikrete building) will be shutdown down blocking access down the hill toward Infinite Energy Center starting Monday, July 15, 2019 and will not reopen until Friday, July 26th. PLEASE NOTE: The entrance to the Hotel, the Quikrete Building and Tin Lizzy’s will remain open.
  • GA DOT will complete the Sugarloaf turn lane and add a traffic signal, as well as add a traffic signal on Satellite Blvd with the opening of Deck 1.
  • Progress Photos

April 22, 2019

  • Campus Entrance: Fans, attendees, and guests should use the main campus entrance off of Sugarloaf Parkway – See Map
  • Deliveries/Event Set-Up: Deliveries, service needs, and event set-up should use Meadow Church Road/Paul McCartney Blvd to enter the service area – See Map

JANUARY 11, 2019

  • Satellite Blvd entrance will be closed Monday, January 14th.  All traffic should enter from Sugarloaf Parkway entrance
  • Continue to expect intermittent lane changes and delays on the entrance driveway from Satellite Blvd entrance
  • Parking Deck #1 construction continues (Progress Photo)

OCTOBER 18, 2018

  • 10/22/18 – 11/2/18: Road Closure on Campus (Map and Directions)
    • The second right turn into the Theater/Hudgens parking lot (C parking lots) from Satellite Blvd. will be closed.
    • This area will be closed Monday – Friday of both weeks.
    • Access to the C parking lots and back-of-house will still be accessible from the first turn coming in from Satellite Blvd.
    • Access road towards the Forum and Arena will remain open during this time.
  • 10/31/2108: Road Closure on Campus (Map and Directions)
    • Access road towards the Forum and Arena will be CLOSED.
    • No through traffic to Tin Lizzy’s or Holiday Inn from Satellite Blvd. entrance.
    • All through traffic will need to enter campus at Arena Drive and Sugarloaf Parkway intersection.
    • Satellite Blvd. entrance will only be accessible for back-of-house, Theater, and Hudgens traffic.
    • November 1st is a backup rain delay option.

OCTOBER 1, 2018

  • Expect intermittent lane changes and delays on the driveway from Satellite Blvd entrance until mid to late November
  • Parking Lot B3 is now closed.
  • Temporary parking will be available in Lot B4
  • Additional parking available in Lot A1

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

  • Expect intermittent lane changes and delays on the driveway from Satellite Blvd entrance until mid to late November
  • Parking Lot B3 will close on October 1st to begin construction on a second parking deck
  • Temporary parking will be available in Lot B4.
  • Additional parking available in Lot A1

AUGUST 17, 2018

  • Driveway in front of the Forum is now open.
  • Temporary parking lots will remain open for general parking needs – Lots B4, D1, and D2 (see parking map for reference).
  • Forum ADA parking will still be available under the pedestrian bridge (“horseshoe” driveway).

JUNE 29, 2018

  • Road Detour is currently underway.
    • Egress from B4 and ADA parking under the pedestrian bridge (“horseshoe” driveway), must exit through B4 lot and turn left towards Sugarloaf Parkway in order to exit the property.
    • Driveway in front of the Forum will be temporarily closed for 5-6 weeks.
      Traffic from Satellite Blvd entrance will detour through the Forum parking lot.
      • Parking Option 1: Guests can park in B3 and exit right out of the lot towards Sugarloaf Pkwy
      • Parking Option 2: Guests can park in B4 lot and exit back through B4 lot to exit left towards Sugarloaf Pkwy
      • Parking Option 3: Guests will park in A1 and exit right out of the lot towards Sugarloaf Pkwy.
  • Reminders:
    • Main parking directly across from the Forum is closed for construction.
    • Temporary Lots are open for use – Lots B4, D1 and D2 (see parking map for reference).
    • Forum ADA parking is available under the pedestrian bridge (“horseshoe” driveway).