Cherokee County Road Projects
Posted: February 17th, 2007
Category: Canton Real Estate
Cherokee County
Roadway Project Update
By: Geoffrey E. Morton, PE – Cherokee County Public Works Agency Director
County Projects (SPLOST Funded):
1. Eagle Drive Widening
· $6.0 million final construction cost.
· Construction was substantially completed in August 2006.
2. Sixes Road Widening
· $9.5 million final construction cost.
· Construction should be substantially completed by April 2007.
3. Robin Road Sidewalk Project
· Project included construction of curb and gutter and sidewalk along west side of Robin Road.
· Construction was substantially completed in December 2006.
4. Towne Lake Parkway Signal Timing
· County will be replacing signal controllers and hardwire with fiber optic cable.
· Cost will be funded with 80% coming from Federal funds.
· Construction is expected in Summer 2007.
5. Bells Ferry Road Signal Timing
· County will be replacing signal controllers and hardwire with fiber optic cable.
· Cost will be funded with 80% coming from Federal funds.
· Construction is expected in Summer 2007.
6. Intersection Improvement Projects
· Projects involve intersection realignment and construction of left and right turn lanes.
· Several projects are proposed for construction in 2007 and 2008, including:
a) Arbor Hill Road and Owens Store/Trinity Church Road – under construction.
b) East Cherokee Drive and Waters Road – under contract.
c) East Cherokee Drive and Owens Store Road – construction to begin spring 2007. (Signal)
d) Kellogg Creek Road at Woodstock Road – construction to begin spring 2007. (Signal)
e) East Cherokee Drive and Union Hill Road – construction to begin spring 2007. (Signal)
f) Trickum Road and Barnes Road - construction in 2007 or 2008. (Signal upgrade)
g) Arnold Mill Road and Mill Creek Road – construction in 2007 or 2008. (Signal)
h) Bells Ferry Road and Ridge Road – under design, construction in 2007 or 2008. (Signal)
i) Bells Ferry Road and Steel Bridge Road – under design, construction in 2007 or 2008. (Signal)
j) Trickum Road and Wagon Trail/Trickum Hills – under design, construction in 2007 or 2008.
k) East Cherokee Drive and SR 140 – design 2007, construction in 2008.
l) East Cherokee Drive and Lower Union Hill Road - design 2007, construction in 2008.
7. 2007 Resurfacing Program
· Cherokee County will be resurfacing over 30 miles of existing County roadways in 2007.
· Estimated construction cost $5.2 million.
8. Sidewalk Projects
· Plans include construction of curb and gutter and sidewalk on east side of roadways.
· Putnam Ford Drive – Eagle Drive to Bascomb Carmel Road, to Carmel Elementary School.
· Woodstock Road – SR 92 to Oak Grove Elementary School.
· Construction is expected to begin in Summer 2007.
9. Roadway Improvement Projects
· Projects involve roadway widening, realignment and resurfacing.
· Several projects are proposed for construction in 2007 and 2008, including:
a) Curtis Road – under contract.
b) Hames Road and Jett Road - construction is expected to begin in Summer/Fall 2007.
c) Steels Bridge Road – construction is being coordinated with development along roadway.
10. Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP)
· In conjunction with the development of the land use plan County is working on a Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) that will assist in prioritizing of projects and locating them in the areas of greatest need.
· There will be opportunities for public involvement in the development of the CTP this spring.
· Survey can be filled out on website - www.cherokeeCTP@cherokeega.com.
Georgia DOT Projects:
1. I-575 Auxiliary Lanes
· Lanes run from Exit 8 - Towne Lake Parkway to Exit 7 - SR 92, northbound and southbound.
· Construction was substantially completed in December 2006.
2. Towne Lake Parkway at I-575
· Project includes construction of additional eastbound thru lane and sidewalks under I-575 bridge.
· Currently under construction with completion expected Spring 2007.
3. SR 92 Widening
· First Phase is under construction – west of Super Target to west of Wade Green Road.
· Construction began August 2005 and should be substantially completed in late Summer 2007.
· Second Phase – west of Wade Green Road to I-75.
· GDOT plans on receiving bids in February 2007.
· Construction should last about 24 months.
4. SR 92 at Interstate 75 Interchange Improvement
· Project includes improvements to SR 92 bridge over I-75 and ramp upgrades.
· Project is under construction and is to be completed by Summer 2008.
5. I-575 at SR 20 Interchange Improvement
· Project includes upgrading existing interchange to a full diamond.
· Project also includes construction of auxiliary lanes on I-575 between Exits 19 and 20.
· Construction to begin Spring 2007.
6. Sixes Road Bridge over I-575
· Bridge design is underway to widen bridge to 4 lanes.
· Construction is currently scheduled for 2015.
7. Sixes Road – East (575 to Old Highway 5)
· Right-of-way acquisition is in progress for widening to 4 lanes.
· GDOT plans on receiving bids for construction in April 2007.
8. Bells Ferry Road – Kellogg Creek Road to Little River Bridge
· GDOT is designing and constructing, Cherokee County is buying right-of-way.
· Includes bridge widening at Little River/Lake Allatoona.
· Right-of-way acquisition expected to take place in 2008.
· Construction budgeted by GDOT in 2010.
9. I-575 at Ridgewalk Parkway (Rope Mill Road) Interchange
· Interchange concept report has been completed, design to begin in 2007.
· Project includes construction of a full diamond interchange at I-575 and Ridgewalk Parkway.
· Construction is currently scheduled for 2015.
10. SR 20 Truck Passing Lanes
· Project includes intersection improvements at Scott Road, Union Hill Road and SR 369.
· Truck passing lanes provided for steep grades along this section of SR 20.
· Portion between I-575 and Scott Road to be widened to 4 lanes.
· Construction scheduled for 2008 and 2009.
11. SR 140 Intersection Projects
· Projects include intersection realignment, addition of left and right turn lanes and installation of traffic signals at each location.
· GDOT expects to receive bids for construction in February 2007.
· Intersection improvements are proposed at the following locations:
a) SR 140 at Univeter Road.
b) SR 140 at Hickory/Batesville Roads.
c) SR 140 at Sugar Pike Road.
12. SR 20 and SR 108/Upper Sweetwater Road Intersection Improvement
· Project includes intersection realignment, addition of left and right turn lanes and installation of a traffic signal.
· Intersection of White Road will be moved north on SR 108 to intersect across from Mt. Carmel Church Rd.
· GDOT expects to receive bids for construction in 2009.
13. SR 140 Widening
· GDOT has kicked off design on portion from Mansell Road in Fulton to I-575 in Cherokee.
· Construction on portions could begin as early as 2015.
14. SR 20 Widening
· GDOT in final negotiations with design engineer for design of portion from I-575 to SR 369.
· Concept development for proposed alignment to begin Spring 2007.
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I just thought the photo was funny and I want all of the road construction crews to know that I appreciate your work as much as anyone. It is a job that rewards thousands of people and none of them thank you. Thanks.
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Wow, Sellsius mention today! Congrats!! Great that you keep your neighbors up-to-date with what is happening. I’m sure they appreciate it.
Could you advise me on what the fibre optic cables around the Bells Ferry exit on I575 are going to be used for ?
I don’t know exactly what those cables are intended for, but a good guess is for new Traffic Cameras (which are planned for I-575 all the way up to Sixes Road). I suppose they could be for sensors and signals to time Interstate access from entry ramps also as there are plans for some of those in the Northwest region, just not sure about that specific location.
Sorry I couldn’t help more, but if you find an exact answer, please let me know.
Hi - this is great - is there a project to widen the road at Hickory Flat Highway and Grimes road? Are there plans posted anywhere?
Thanks
Jim White
jimwhite@nortel.com