Sidewalk Project Coming Near South Gwinnett High in Snellville

SNELLVILLE, GA — Connecting pedestrians to neighborhoods, schools and businesses along U.S. 78 in Snellville is the goal of a new sidewalk project approved by Gwinnett County commissioners on Tuesday.

The project will add about a half-mile of sidewalk along the east side of Skyland Drive, from Deville Street to Eldorado Place.

It also will include new curb and gutters and drainage improvements in the area.

Commissioners approved a contract for $185,747 with Omshiv Construction LLC, the lowest of five bidders, for the project.

"This SPLOST-funded sidewalk project will make walking safer between homes, schools and businesses in this area," said District 3 Commissioner Tommy Hunter in a news release. "Building this sidewalk near South Gwinnett High School and Britt Elementary will also improve traffic flow and provide an alternative to driving for local residents."

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