Video: Groundbreaking at Seven Hills Extension Site

An estimated 12,000 vehicles go down Cedarcrest Road each day, making it one of the heaviest traffic areas in Paulding County. But drivers as early as late next summer could see the road get a little less crowded if construction crews are able to make good time on an $8.52-million project.

Paulding officials broke ground Tuesday morning near the start of the Seven Hills Parkway Extension project, which will connect Cedarcrest Road to Highway 92 at Old Stilesboro Road. (A PDF showing the project is attached to this article.)

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Scott Greene, Paulding County Department of Transportation director, said Tuesday that the project is slated to be completed in December 2013, but if all goes well, cars could be driving on late next summer before the 2013-2014 school year begins.

See the attached video for more information on the project.