Two Road Projects Completed In Western Gwinnett

PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA — If traffic seems to be flowing a little more smoothly in western Gwinnett County, it's because of two traffic projects that were recently opened to motorists.

The projects, both funded by Gwinnett County's special-purpose, local option sales tax, were completed in recent weeks. A new southbound access lane from Peachtree Parkway onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard was opened earlier this month and, last month, the Department of Transportation activated a new traffic signal at the intersection of Tech Drive and Singleton Road.

"These projects show how local and state governments work individually and together to focus on safety needs," said Gwinnett County Commissioner Lynette Howard, whose district includes the areas around both projects.

Working with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the city of Peachtree Corners, Gwinnett County extended a southbound lane on Peachtree Parkway, south of Holcomb Bridge Road, through the merge with Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The new lane continues past the existing bridge over Jimmy Carter Boulevard before tapering down near the next southbound on-ramp.

Drainage improvements and new overhead signage also were part of this project. The total estimated construction costs of $2.1 million were funded by the Georgia DOT at 62 percent, with the county and city of Peachtree Corners paying the remainder through a joint funding agreement using 2014 SPLOST funds.

The traffic signal at Tech Drive and Singleton Road is a safety and alignment project also funded by the 2014 SPLOST. The County added pedestrian crossings in conjunction with the new signal.

Drainage improvements, handicap-accessible ramps and new sidewalks were also constructed as part of the project.

For additional information about these and other local road projects, visit the Gwinnett County website.

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