Contractor To Repave Houze-Hembree Roundabout

ROSWELL, GA -- Asphalt laid by a Georgia Department of Transportation contractor for the Houze Road-Hembree Road roundabout in Roswell has been ruled inadequate by state standards, and the company will begin correcting its error as early as next week.

Motorists should be aware that this repaving project at the roundabout will have an impact on traffic when it kicks off the week of Dec. 11, the city of Roswell said.

Although the new roundabout was recently opened, a Georgia Department of Transportation inspection has determined the work done by the company does not meet state standards. Georgia DOT has directed the contractor to repave the new roundabout and cover the cost of the replacement, the city said.

Work to remove and replace the pavement may begin as early as Monday, Dec. 11, but the start and completion of this work is heavily dependent on the weather. To properly install asphalt, the air temperature must be above 40 degrees. With temperatures expected to dip down into the 30's in coming days, the contractor will be closely monitoring the forecast and will proceed accordingly. The repaving may require several days to complete, depending on weather.

The roundabout will remain open, but drivers should expect temporary lane closures and are advised to stay alert and use caution.

Image via city of Roswell