PUBLIC PROJECT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – October 30, 2025
PIB East and Spring Hill Sidewalks This project consists of 1,694 feet of sidewalk on PIB and 588 feet on Spring Hill. It also includes installation of guardrail, a new traffic control loop and stormwater infrastructure. The sidewalk construction and guardrail installation are both complete. Some hand rails need to be finished and a couple of punch list items need to be corrected. This project should be fully completed by mid-November.
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. The easement for utility relocation has been finalized with the property owner and Ga Power, Charter and Comcast have placed their lines underground. AT&T has begun the process of moving their lines underground. Construction on the ramp portion of the bridge on the South side has begun. The anticipated completion date is 2026 due to delays with utility relocation and right-of-way clearance from the Ackerman/Novare projects.
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. Design work is anticipated to be completed by the second quarter of 2026. Surveys have been carried out and environmental and archeological assessments have been submitted to GDOT, as required by federal funding. We are working on an alternate alignment that would grade-separate the PIB pedestrian crossing to make it safer.
Northside Greenway No Updates for October.
Application for Stormwater Hazard Mitigation Grant We are in the process of applying for grant funds to address some areas of Richland Creek that are being eroded by stormwater surges. We anticipate using a similar solution to the one recently completed at the bridge in Gary Pirkle Park. We will have a better idea of the timeline for this project after the grant is awarded.
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.
Ridge Lake Park Phase II Design work has begun to install a playground area and other amenities. An RFP package has been 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 has been ordered. Construction will begin later this month.
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.
Cemetery Fencing/ Atlas Parking Lot Fencing We have signed a contract with Hasbun Construction to add to and renovate portions of the cemetery fencing as well as at the Atlas parking lot on highway 20. Several more brick columns have been added and aluminum picket panels that will match the ones on West Broad will be installed. Fencing will also be installed in the Atlas parking lot. Work is ongoing and the anticipated completion date is end of 2025.
