Politics & Government

Smyrna-Vinings Road Work Update: Sept. 29 - Oct. 4

Avoid gridlock and construction delays this weekend and next week.

Traffic in the following areas will be affected by continuing road improvements between Sunday and Friday, according to the office of District 2 Commissioner Bob Ott:

Paces Ferry Road – CSX Railroad

Paces Ferry Road will be closed Monday, Sept. 30 and Tuesday, Oct.1between Cumberland Parkway and Paces Mill Road for maintenance of the CSX crossing. An electronic message board at Cumberland Parkway and Paces Ferry Road will alert eastbound traffic the road is closed. Static signs on Paces Mill Road in advance of Paces Ferry Road will alert westbound traffic the road is closed. Planned detour signage will be posted as Paces Mill Road to Cobb Parkway to Cumberland Blvd. to Cumberland Parkway, and the reverse. If you have any questions about the maintenance work at the crossing you may call Craig Camuso in Government Affairs with CSX at 404-350-5227.

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Paper Mill Road Bridge Replacement

Paper Mill Road Bridge at Sope Creek is closed through Oct. 25, 2013. 
The new bridge will include a six foot sidewalk on the south side, providing access to National Park Service trails. A signed detour route will be provided during construction. 

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Now that school is in session expect extended delays on Lower Roswell Road (Detour Route).  Plan for alternate routes during these hours. See attached map.

Paper Mill Road at Sope Creek  – Saturday, Sept. 28 through Friday, Oct. 4
The contractor will continue work on the bridge deck and water line installation. Utilities will be relocating services.

Lower Roswell Road Construction

Contractor is not planning to work this weekend – Sept. 28 and 29

Davidson Road to Willow Point Parkway – Monday, Sept. 30 through Friday, Oct. 4
This section of Lower Roswell Road is substantially complete. Contractor is working on punch list.

Willow Point Parkway to Timber Ridge Road – Monday, Sept. 30 through Friday, Oct. 4
Expect periodic lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Willow Point Parkway and Timber Ridge Road with one lane remaining open. The contractor will continue grading, wall construction, placing concrete and work at roundabout. Utility relocations should not affect your service. EXPECT DELAYS

Concord Road Construction – City of Smyrna

The contractor is not planning to work this weekend – Sept. 28 and 29    

South Cobb Drive to Atlanta Road – Monday, Sept. 30 through Friday, Oct. 4
Expect intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with one lane remaining open in each direction at all times.  The Evelyn Street intersection with Concord Road has been permanently closed.

Roswell Road (SR120) Construction - GDOT
Providence Road to Robinson Road – This GDOT project will require periodic lane closures from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with one lane remaining open in each direction at all times. EXPECT DELAYS




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