Fulton County…
Daytime Lane Closures on SR 3/Northside Drive for Utility Relocations
Work in advance of Peachtree Creek Bridge Replacement project
ATLANTA—Within the next two weeks, weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will implement daytime lane closures on SR 3/Northside Drive for the upcoming SR 3/US 41/ Northside Drive at Peachtree Creek Bridge Replacement project. Lane closures will allow Georgia Power, other utilities and the City of Atlanta Dept. of Public Works (tentatively) to relocate their underground facilities in the project area.
Beginning Monday, March 11, weather permitting, crews will remove trees that overhang the existing Peachtree Creek Bridge. Clearing activities and a single lane closure will last for about 14 days in the northbound lane of Northside Drive between Wesley Drive and Peachtree Battle Ave.
Beginning in late March, Georgia Power will lead off a cascade of utility relocations. Due to the large equipment needed, crews will close the northbound lane and one turn lane on Northside Dr. until Monday, May 27. Flaggers and signage will guide drivers through these closures.
A temporary detour may be implemented for a few days to access the power pole on the northeast side of Sagamore Drive and Woodward Way. This detour may be needed to safely store heavy equipment. Georgia DOT will provide an update in advance of closure.
During both phases, lane closures would be in place weekdays from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Weekend work will be considered to ensure work is completed on-time. These lane closures will help keep workers and drivers safe, provide space for large equipment on-site and allow optimum work hours.
Construction for the new bridge over Peachtree Creek is scheduled to begin in spring 2020. The new bridge will have two 10-foot lanes, a 10-foot left turn lane, a 2-foot shoulder, a 4-foot bike lane, a 5-foot sidewalk on the western side from Wesley Drive to the bridge, and a 5-foot shoulder on the eastern side. A pedestrian bridge will be constructed next to the new bridge on the road’s eastern side. These paths will connect the existing multi-use paths in Atlanta Memorial Park and Bobby Jones Golf Course and the Peachtree Creek Trail.
Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce speeds while traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.
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