Cherokee County Road Projects
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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