Highway 92 To Close June 16-19 For Railroad Crossing Repairs (ICYMI)

WOODSTOCK, GA -- Crews are preparing to carry out their plans to repair a railroad crossing in Woodstock, a project that will, no doubt, result in a traffic nightmare this weekend in southern Cherokee County.

The railroad crossing, which is located just east of Main Street, will be closed in both directions on Highway 92 Friday, June 16 to Monday, June 19. The Georgia Department of Transportation said the closure will run from 11 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday to accommodate work by the railroad company to repair the crossing at the location.

At the City Council's June 12 meeting, Woodstock Mayor Donnie Henriques strongly advised residents to avoid the area and to expect delays if their travel plans include the area around the state highway.

"We didn't want to do this," he said of the around-the-clock closure.

Traffic will be detoured off the highway during the aforementioned hours. Readers should note the railroad crossing repair operation and the road closure required are weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, this operation will be rescheduled for the weekend beginning June 23.

So, how will you get around this closure?

• For drivers traveling eastbound on Highway 92, turn right onto Main Street (known as Canton Highway) and travel south until you reach the intersection of Piedmont Road in East Cobb. Turn left on Piedmont Road and make another left onto Sandy Plains Road, which will take you back to Highway 92.
• If you're traveling westbound towards I-575, turn right onto Trickum Road, left on Arnold Mill and continue onto Towne Lake Parkway. You will then turn left to enter the southbound entrance ramp on I-575 where you can access the S.R 92 Exit.

The Georgia DOT urges motorists in Cherokee County to follow the detour route and to also be mindful of the message boards at the closing points on S.R. 92 and signs along the detour route.

“We certainly hope that all motorists watch out for these detour signs and be extra cautious while approaching this work zone,” said DeWayne Comer, district engineer at the Georgia DOT office in Cartersville. “We understand that the closure of Highway 92 for a whole weekend may cause some inconvenience and delays, but it is necessary for railroad company to repair the crossing as quickly as possible and give the roadway back to local traffic and the traveling public."

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