Politics & Government
Don't Get Caught in Traffic
Take a look at the roadwork being done in and around Marietta this week, July 9 through July 13. Barrett Parkway and Burnt Hickory Road are among the affected roadways.

The following road work will be in progress this week, according to :
NB Barrett Parkway (Burnt Hickory Rd to Old Hwy 41): You can expect periodic outside lane closures Northbound between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. between Burnt Hickory Road and Old Highway 41. One lane will remain open at all times as the contractor performs grading operations, wall construction and storm drainage work. Various utility companies will be relocating services, which should not affect your service.
SB Barrett Pkwy (Ridenour Blvd to Burnt Hickory Rd): Anticipate periodic outiside lane closure Southbound from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with one lane remaining open at all times. The contractor will be performing grading operations, wall construction and storm drainage work. Various utility companies will be relocating services, which should not affect your service.
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Night Work NB and SB Barrett Pkwy (Stilesboro Rd to Old Hwy 41): Expect inside lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the Northbound and Southbound lanes near the CSX railroad bridge and south of Burnt Hickory Road. One lane will remain open in both directions at all times. The contractor will be installing storm drainage.
Road Resurfacing: Asphalt paving operations, which will include lane closures with one lane remaining open at all times, are scheduled this week on the following roads. Expect delays.
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- Burnt Hickory Road from Due West Road to Barrett Parkway
- Old Dallas Road from Holland Road to Brinkley Road
- Wright Road from Poplar Road to Corner Road
- White Circle from Old Highway 41 to Cobb Parkway
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