Highway 20 Pedestrian Bridge Bridge design, permitting and bid phases are complete. The contract has been awarded to Ohmshiv Construction, LLC. A pre-construction meeting was held on November 19, 2024. Shop Drawings for the ramp portion of the bridge on the South side are in process (MSE Wall #1). When complete, construction of the ramps will start. After that, span beams will be placed on the supports. Work should also begin next month on the North side ramp (MSE Wall #2). The design for that section has been approved and materials have been ordered. The footing for the advanced signal has been installed. The pole and signal should be installed in February. The anticipated completion date is 2026.
Example MSE wall
Downtown Greenway/LCI Project The trail connection from Highway 20 at PIB to the downtown pedestrian bridge and is funded by the LCI (Livable Centers Initiative) program administered by Georgia DOT. Since this project is funded by a grant from the Federal Highway Administration via LCI/GDOT, the process is a little different. The design firm was selected in coordination with GDOT. The project will provide an urban greenway connection from PIB/20 to Alton Tucker and then back to Highway 20. The timeline for construction and final alignment will be determined once we have the design finished. A design contract has been finalized with Keck & Wood. Work on an alternatives analysis is underway and several are being proposed for consideration by GDOT and the project management team.
Northside Greenway As part of their developments, Novare Sugar Hill, The Refinery by Prestwick and Hillcrest Landing have constructed segments of the Greenway to the North of Hwy 20 and along Hillcrest Dr. This will consist of a winding segment from Stanley St. through their developments and connecting to the sidewalk on Hillcrest Dr. at Brookdale Dr. Solar lighting was recently installed on the Novare portion and is complete. Staff recently explored an area north of this to determine the feasibility of winding the trail through the woods to Richland Creek. We are working with the design team to come up with a cost-effective and efficient route. Design work is now underway with the alignment selected. We also have begun discussions for easements and ROW for the trail.
Existing Greenway segment above.
Highway 20 widening The County has started a project on Highway 20 that consists of widening the road from Buford Highway to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. This project will also include an enhanced sidewalk along the South side of Hwy 20 that will connect to the Downtown Greenway/ LCI project. It will provide walking access to the Buford Highway area from Downtown. Median construction has begun with a few slow downs due to utility relocation. They are also working in the area of the bridge over the Railroad, constructing supports for the widening of the roadway above.
Looking west from Wages Way
Ridge Lake Park Phase 2 (Playground) An RFP package was issued to find a partner to Design/Build the playground. Proposals were received on August 7 and Playground Creations was selected to design and build it. A design was approved and the equipment was ordered. The apparatus arrived in December and layout work has begun. Installation is well underway. Most of the equipment is in and the ribbon curb around the playground is poured. Surfacing should begin in the next two weeks, weather permitting.
E Center Renovations Based on user and operational requests, we have started design work on several areas of the E Center. New HVAC systems have been installed and are operational. Based on user input, our design team is exploring options to provide shading to the promenade and 39th street. This will create a more comfortable environment for citizens during the heat of the summer months. To enhance safety and security, our design team is working on upgrades to the door hardware, egress and life safety pathways and methods to ensure the building can be secured at night and in the event of an emergency. We will be able to determine a delivery schedule once design elements are approved…