Sandy Springs Circle, Mt. Vernon Intersection To Close

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SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- Starting April 18, the intersection of Mt. Vernon Highway and Sandy Springs Circle will close completely for construction needed as part of road improvements surrounding the City Springs development.

The intersection is expected to reopen early summer, and detour signage will be installed to help direct traffic.

Sandy Springs will host a public open house from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Monday, March 28 for the community to view the detour routes.

The open house will be held at the Sandy Springs United Methodist Church Activities Center located at 85 Mt Vernon Highway.

Detour information is as follows:

Motorists traveling on Roswell Road wanting to connect with Mt. Vernon westbound:

• Turn onto Hammond Drive westbound to connect with Mt. Vernon.

Motorists traveling westbound on Mt Vernon (towards I-285) from Roswell Road

• Detour onto Roswell Road southbound, turning onto Hammond westbound, reconnecting with Mt. Vernon westbound

Motorists traveling eastbound on Mt. Vernon (east of Sandy Springs Circle) towards Roswell Road

• Detour onto Hammond Dr. eastbound to reach Roswell Road.
• To reach Sandy Springs Circle – turn north on Roswell Road, then west onto Johnson Ferry Road, followed by a turn onto Sandy Springs Circle.

Motorists traveling east on Johnson Ferry Road (from Abernathy/Brandon Mill) wanting to connect with Sandy Springs Circle, south of the ntersection:

• Turn south onto Roswell Road
• Reconnect with Sandy Springs Circle via Hilderbrand Drive

The complete detour map will be located on the city’s website. While the intersection will be closed, driveways to all businesses within that zone will be accessible, and retailers in the area will remain open for business during the construction period.

Motorists are asked to use added caution when driving in the area and follow the detour routes.

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