Wednesday, February 27, 2013
GDOT is installing the traffic signal at the intersection of State Route 120/Duluth Highway and Meadowbrook Parkway/Legacy Parkway in unincorporated Duluth
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Wednesday, February 27
A new traffic signal will begin flashing Thursday, Feb. 28, at the intersection of State Route 120/Duluth Highway and Meadowbrook Parkway/Legacy Parkway in unincorporated Duluth. The traffic signal will be in flash mode for testing. If weather permits and testing goes well, the signal will be fully operational Thursday, March 7, Teri Pope, communications officer for District One-Northeast Georgia of the Georgia Department of Transportation, announced in a press release. An analysis of traffic at the intersection demonstrated the need for a signal, Pope said. The intersection met federal requirements for a traffic signal, so it is being installed, she said. GDOT paid for installation, and Gwinnett County will maintain the signal, Pope said…
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Because Christmas Day falls on a Tuesday, GDOT is anticipating more travelers on Georgia's highways during the holiday period.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The Georgia Department of Transportation will suspend construction-related lane closures on all interstates and major state routes from 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, through midnight Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, for holiday travelers. The exception will be incident management or emergency maintenance-related lane closures that could become necessary, according to a press release issued by GDOT. Also, crews may still be working, and heavy equipment may remain staged in close proximity to highways. Safety concerns may require some long-term lane closures remain in place. GDOT anticipates more travelers than usual during the holiday period with Christmas Day falling on a Tuesday. The department reminds travelers to exercise caution due to the heavy …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Georgia DOT will be working through the weekend on upgrades on the express lane that runs through Gwinnett County. Work is planned 8 p.m. Friday continuously to 5 a.m. Sunday.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
The Georgia Department of Transportation are advising motorists to expect delays along I-85 between S.R. 120 and Boggs Road due to work on upgrades to the express lane. "This weekend and the weekend of October 26-28, motorists should prepare for possible traffic disruptions and delays due to southbound and northbound I-85 Express Lane closures," announced GDOT in a press release. "The closures, which will begin on I-85 near Duluth Highway/SR 120, will accommodate construction for a permanent southbound Express Lane access point near the Boggs Road overpass. The permanent access point will replace the temporary entry point installed in January 2012 to provide earlier Express Lane access between Old Peachtree and Indian Trail Roads." Planned…
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Diverging Diamond Interchange at Interstate 85 and Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth designed to alleviate traffic congestion, improve traffic flow.
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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Work on the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) at Interstate 85 and Pleasant Hill Road in unincorporated Duluth is scheduled to begin this summer following approval Tuesday (June 19) by the Gwinnett County Commission of the contract for its construction. Completion is anticipated in May 2013. The Diverging Diamond Interchange design allows drivers to cross over to the "opposite" side of the road on the interstate bridge to make turns onto I-85. The project also includes a new walkway in the median for pedestrians to use. The DDI is a collaborative project by the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District (GPCID), Gwinnett Department of Transportation and Georgia Department of Transportation. The contract was awarded to Snellville-based…
Monday, November 21, 2011
The Georgia Transportation Board will use a new website and Facebook and Twitter, as well as the old standards of radio and television, to give future updates on inclement weather and road conditions.
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Residents in Georgia will now be able to get updates of inclement weather and road conditions from the Georgia Department of Transportation via Facebook, Twitter and a newly designed website. A preview of the new inclement weather section of the department’s website was a highlight at the November meeting of the Georgia Transportation Board. The page went live Nov. 17 and can be viewed at www.dot.ga.gov/winterweather. In addition to the new webpage, social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter will be used to distribute information in the event of severe weather. These communication tools will be manned by staff from GDOT for who might find it easier to follow weather alerts and updates through social media. Officials said these new …
Friday, September 16, 2011
Do you have your Peach Pass yet? Get it online or at offices in Norcross and Lawrenceville.
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Friday, September 16, 2011
With the preparation almost complete, the I-85 Express Lanes are set to begin official operations Oct. 1. This is, however, contingent on weather conditions and successful testing of the equipment, according to officials from the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA). “The opening of the I-85 Express Lanes will represent a new era in transportation innovation,” said Dr. Gena L. Evans, executive director of SRTA. “This all-electronic commuting choice gives registered Peach Pass customers access to a more reliable travel option in the I-85 corridor. The Express Lanes concept has been proven successful in eight other cities, and we are excited about its ability to positively impact I-85 traffic and keep Metro Atlantans moving.” Motorists …
Friday, September 2, 2011
Officials, neighborhood residents snip purple ribbon stretched across the newly improved road.
Officials and neighborhood residents applauded improvements to a section of Davenport Road off Buford Highway and snipped a purple ribbon stretched across the road Thursday (Sept. 1) afternoon. The ceremony celebrated completion of improvements that included new five-foot sidewalks on both sides of the road, curb and gutter, drainage, resurfacing, and widening to accommodate two full-lane widths. Several residents walked over to the ribbon-cutting ceremony from their homes on the new sidewalks, which increase pedestrian mobility and safety in the neighborhood. The new sidewalks also make it easier for residents to walk to nearby downtown Duluth. Before the sidewalks were installed, mothers pushing strollers and residents carrying loads …
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Improvements include new five-foot sidewalks on both sides of the street, curb and gutter, drainage, repaving, and road widening to accommodate two full-lane widths.
The City of Duluth is inviting the Davenport Road neighborhood and other citizens to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark completion of road improvements and installation of sidewalks at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. The Davenport Road project has dramatically improved the appearance of the neighborhood, and the sidewalks have increased pedestrian safety and accessibility to downtown Duluth. Duluth Mayor Nancy Harris will officiate at the ceremony, and State Transportation Board Member Rudy Bowen will deliver remarks. The ceremony will take place along the newly improved road located off Buford Highway. The road improvements have inspired Davenport Road residents to remove debris and spruce up their yards, Harris said. The project was funded …
Monday, August 15, 2011
Work will require triple lane closures and traffic pacing overnights Wednesday through Saturday.
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Construction of the new Express Lane System along Interstate 85 continues. As weather permits, lane closures are scheduled to occur overnights only next week on the I-85 Express Lanes project in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. Work will require triple lane closures and traffic pacing overnights Wednesday through Saturday, the Georgia Department of Transportation announced. The work plan requires nightly lane closures northbound and southbound. High Occupancy Vehicle lane or left lane will close overnight at these locations. Northbound lane closures will begin at 10 p.m. and continue overnight to 5 a.m. the next day. Southbound lane closures will begin at 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day. This work is being done to install and test the conduit…
Monday, July 25, 2011
Daytime, overnight and weekend work continues through Saturday. Sign installation nearly complete.
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Monday, July 25, 2011
Construction of the new Express Lane System along Interstate 85 continues. Lane closures are scheduled to occur during the day and overnight on the project in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Installation of overhead signage is almost complete. Daytime work will occur this week. Work hours northbound are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and southbound work hours at from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. between peak commute hours. Two work zones will occur daily as weather permits this week. This is the only daytime work scheduled for this week. The work plan requires nightly lane closures southbound only. Southbound lane closures will begin at 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day. Lane closures will occur on SR 316 …
Allison Rodgers
10:47 am on Thursday, February 28, 2013
They need a light at Abotts Bridge and Mattison. Those poor kids trying to turn left to go to school that way take their lives in their own hands! It's horrible! People fly through there. I'm surprised we have not had any serious accidents. more ›