Cherokee OKs Major T-SPLOST Construction Project

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — A major T-SPLOST project has advanced into its construction phase after Cherokee County commissioners unanimously approved a new agreement recently, officials said Monday.

The District 1 capital project, which will restructure the intersection of Holbrook Campground and Midway roads, is moving forward near the Cherokee-Fulton county line, county officials said.

This comes after the Board of Commissioners on Nov. 3, with a 5-0 vote, approved a construction services agreement with R and B Developer. The Kennesaw-based company was the lowest of 11 bidders, coming in at $1.75 million, officials said.

The Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax will fully fund the venture.

The purpose of the project is to "correct the intersection alignment, change the through movement to Midway Road and make stormwater drainage improvements," officials said.

The Holbrook Campground-Midway intersection is routinely used for local and commuting traffic, often experiencing heavy traffic during peak commute times, officials said.

Work is scheduled to start in about two months after proper notice is given, officials said. It is set to be completed in 180 days, if the permits.