McGinnis Ferry, Jones Bridge Projects: City Plans Monthly Meetings

JOHNS CREEK, GA -- The city of Johns Creek is undertaking a more proactive approach to keep its citizens informed about proposals that would improve two of its major roads.

The city will host monthly public update meetings on plans to improve McGinnis Ferry and Jones Bridge roads.

Meeting dates are set for April 20, May 18, June 15, July 13 and Aug. 17.

The public is invited to receive the latest updates, ask questions, and provide input regarding each project. Meetings will be conducted at Johns Creek City Hall between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Ongoing planning considerations for each project include identifying the best solutions to mitigate noise and to minimize the impact on property.

Sound studies are underway, and contractors have been tasked with design proposals for sound barriers such as berms, walls, fences, or a combination of each. The city's Public Works Department has strongly recommended that the width of medians along McGinnis Ferry Road be limited to 8 feet in order to mitigate the impact on property.

Johns Creek is working with Forsyth County, the city of Alpharetta, Georgia DOT and the contractors designing the projects toward an agreement on the final concept. No final decisions will be made until issues surrounding the median and noise mitigation have been addressed.

The city does not anticipate construction along Jones Bridge Road between Sargent and McGinnis Ferry roads to begin until the end of 2018.

Road widening along McGinnis Ferry Road from Sargent Road in Johns Creek to Union Hill Road/Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Forsyth County, is not expected to begin until the end of 2019.

The exact time frame of each project can either be shortened or extended depending on the type of funding source utilized, according to the city.

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