DOT Project Listings-
Proposed and/or Currently Under Construction
as of March 2010

Acworth Due West Road - D6010
Allgood Road - D6020
Austell Road Intersection Projects
Barrett Parkway Thoroughfare Improvements - D4010
Bells Ferry Road Project - D6040 (BOC-approved concept 08/12/2008)
Big Shanty Extension- 3 projects: Phase 1 D420, Phase 2 D430, Phase 3, D440
Callaway Road - D4060 (BOC-approved concept 06/24/2008)
Canton Road Corridor D6050 (BOC-approved concept 08/28/2007)
Childers Road - D6060 (BOC-approved concept 02/24/2009)
Cobb Parkway - Bridge Replacement over Chattahoochee River - GDOT Project
County Line Road - D6070 (BOC-approved concept 02/26/2008)
Dallas Highway - D3160/ D3320
Due West Corridor - D3090 (BOC-approved concept 02/26/2008)
Floyd Road - TR295
Hickory Grove Road - D6100
Hiram Lithia Springs Road - D6110
Jamerson Road / Wigley Road - D4120/D6120 (BOC-approved concept 06/10/ 2008)
Jiles Road - D4130 (BOC-approved concept 10/28/2008)
Johnson Ferry Road at Sewell Mill Road - D3220
Lake Acworth Drive/ SR 92 - GDOT Project
Lower Roswell Road (East)- D6140 (BOC-approved concept 01/27/2009)
Lower Roswell Road (West) - D6130 (BOC-approved concept 12/09/2008)
Maxham Road - D6150 (BOC-approved concept 07/10/2007)
North Booth Road / Wooten Lake Road - D6280
Post Oak Tritt Road - D6190
Powder Springs Road @Cheatham Hill/Callaway Roads - GDOT Project
Queen Mill Road - D6200
Sandy Plains at East Piedmont Road - D3360
Shiloh Road / Shallowford Road - D6220 (BOC-approved concept 06/10/2008)
"Smart Corridor" Project - GRTA Project
Smyrna Powder Springs Road/ Benson Poole Road - D6230
South Cobb Dr (SR280) - GDOT Project
Stilesboro Road - D3410 (BOC-approved concept 07/10/2007)
West Sandtown Road - D6250
West Sandtown Road at Villa Rica Road -D3440 (BOC-approved concept 03/25/ 2007)
Windy Hill / Macland Road Connector - D4240 (BOC-approved concept 07/24/2007)
Windy Hill Road / Powers Ferry Road Corridor - D4230 Updated October 2009


(note: BOC = Cobb County Board of Commissioners)

Acworth Due West Road - Project No. D6010
This purpose of this project is to provide safety and operational improvement and to reduce congestion at the intersection of Burnt Hickory Road North of Due West Road to Nance Road. Construction will begin in 2009 with an approximate duration of 18 months. For more information, please contact project engineer Michael Wright at 770-528-4375.
Public Meeting Handout.
Map 1
Map 2
Map 3
Map 4
Map 5
Map 6

Allgood Road - Project No. D6020 Safety and Operational Improvements
The purpose of this project is to provide safety and operational improvements to Allgood Road through the addition of sidewalks and other improvements. The limits of the project extend from Scufflegrit Road to East Piedmont Road.
Concept Map
Handout

Austell Road Intersection Projects
This GRTA-funded project consists of 7 intersection improvement projects along Austell Road, as follows: Clay Road, Hurt Road, Floyd Road, Milford Church Road, Hicks Road, Windy Hill Road and Sandtown Road/ Olive Springs Road.
Cobb DOT has been responsible for design and right-of-way acquisition and GDOT will be responsible for managing construction, which is scheduled to begin mid to late summer 2008.
For questions during construction, contact GDOT District 7 construction office at 770-986-1413. For information regarding project content and layout, contact Nar Chaudhry at Cobb DOT at 770-528-1656 or nar.chaudhry@cobbcounty.org .

Austell Road Concept Maps:
Austell Road at Clay Road
Austell Road at Hicks Road
Austell Road at Hurt and Floyd Road
Austell Road at Milford Church Road
Austell Road at Sandtown/Olive Springs Road
Austell Road at Windy Hill Road
Austell Road at East West Connector -revised May 2009

Barrett Parkway Thoroughfare Improvements (US41 to Dallas Hwy) - Project No. D4010
The purpose of the project is to improve capacity to address current and future traffic demands along Barrett Parkway.  Handout

Concept Maps:
Barrett Parkway at Burnt Hickory BOC Approved Concept
Concept Map 1 - Barrett Parkway South End
Concept Map 2 - Barrett Parkway North End
(Video) Simulation Indirect Left at Burnt Hickory Intersection

For more information about this project, please contact Cobb DOT Engineering Division at 770-528-1621 or email at cobbdot@cobbcounty.org.

Bells Ferry Road Project
The proposed Bells Ferry Road Corridor Improvement project is located between US 41/ Cobb Parkway and Interstate 575. This SPLOST project includes safety and operational improvements at selected intersections including additional turn lanes, traffic signal modifications and pedestrian improvements. The intersections along the corridor targeted for improvements are:

• US 41/ Cobb Parkway at Bells Ferry Road
• A segment from Adair Drive to Turner/ Dickson Road along Bells Ferry Road
• A segment from Interstate 75/ Williams Drive to the Bells Ferry Park Road intersection along Bells Ferry Road
• A segment from the Bristol Lane intersection to Rockbridge Road (including Barrett Parkway/ Piedmont Road intersection) along Bells Ferry Road
• Bells Ferry Road from Willard Drive to Chastain Road/ New Chastain Road
• Bells Ferry Road from Parkwood Drive to Westmoreland Drive
  
  Public Information Handout (updated April 16, 2009)
  Concept Plan at N Cobb Pkwy
  Concept Plan at Chastain
  Concept Plan at Turner Dickson Adair
  Concept Plan at Oak Harbour Trail and Mark Ave
  Concept Plan at Janis Drive
  Concept Plan at Barrett Pkwy
  
  
  
  Safety and Operational Improvements
  View PowerPoint Presentation
  

For more information about this project, please contact Cobb DOT Engineering at 770-528-1621.

Big Shanty Extension
Cobb County has begun construction on the much anticipated Big Shanty Extension; a two mile long roadway designed to provide significant congestion relief for the northwest sector of Cobb County. Through the partnership of Georgia Department of Transportation, the Cobb County DOT, the Town Center Area Community Improvement District, Kennesaw State University and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Phase I began construction in January 2010, Phase III began construction in fall 2009 and phase II is scheduled for construction in 2011. The total project should be completed by 2012.

In 1998, the Town Center Area Community Improvement District, in an effort to relieve congestion on both Chastain Road and Barrett Parkway, began studying the possibilities of a new east/west corridor. Re-connecting the original Big Shanty Road, split by construction of I-75 in the mid 70’s, became the most viable alternative. The Big Shanty Extension project was developed and divided into three phases:
Phase 1 – Barrett Lakes Blvd east to George Busbee Pkwy (under I-75)
Phase 2 – Chastain Road east to Barrett Lakes
Phase 3 – George Busbee Parkway east to Chastain Meadows

When completed the project will provide an alternative to the congested Chastain Road and Barrett Parkway corridors.  The Big Shanty improvements will also include a multi-use trail on the entire length of the project providing a safe pedestrian environment for employees, Kennesaw State University students and visitors in the Town Center area. 

The length of the project is 1.98 miles at a construction cost of $18,000,000.

Big Shanty Extension Phase I
Project has been let to construction by the Georgia Department of Transportation and is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2011.  The project will connect George Busbee Parkway at Big Shanty Road with Barrett Lakes Boulevard by taking the roadway under Interstate 75.  The new road will be a four lane divided roadway with a 10’ wide multi-use trail.  

Big Shanty Extension Phase II
Final construction plan development and property acquisition are ongoing for Big Shanty Phase II which will connect the western end of Phase I of the extension at Barrett Lakes Boulevard to the intersection of BigShanty Road and Chastain Road.  This will be a four-lane divided roadway.  It is anticipated that the projectwill be let to construction in summer of 2010after Phase I begins construction with expected construction duration of 24 months.

Big Shanty Extension Phase III
Project has been let to construction and is anticipated to be completed in the fall of 2010.  The project will consist of a four-lane divided roadway connecting Chastain Meadows Boulevard to the intersection of the eastern end of Phase I and George Busbee Parkway.  The project approximately follows the existing alignment of Big Shanty Road with minor relocations to improve horizontal and vertical alignment.

Click here to view Project Flyer which contains maps of the project phases.

For more information about this project, please contact Cobb DOT Engineering, Mike Wright Project Engineer at 770-528-4375.

Callaway Road Improvements
The purpose of this project is to improve operations and safety along certain segments of Callaway Road. These segments are from Austell Road to Woodleigh Road, and from Al Bishop Road to Kolb Farm Way. The improvements include the addition of a continuous inside turn lane and sidewalk. Also, the Callaway Road at Austell Road intersection will be improved by increasing the storage of the left turn lanes on Austell Road, and by adding a second left turn lane from southbound Callaway Road to eastbound Austell Road.
Callaway Road Fact Sheet
Callaway Map 1
Callaway Map 2

Canton Road Corridor
The limits of the Project extend along Canton Road from the northern terminus of the Canton Road Connector north to the Cobb/Cherokee County line.
The project consists of identifying specific safety and operational improvements to Canton Road and key intersections, improved access management for adjacent properties, continuous sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. This project also includes a raised median between Hembry Drive and Blackwell Square, and other selected locations, based on accident history.
Canton Road Corridor Website

Childers Road
The purpose of this project is to provide safety and operational improvements to Childers Road through the addition of turning lanes, sidewalk and improving substandard horizontal and vertical curves to meet the design criteria for 35 mph.
June 2009 Update: Current let date is December of 2009

Handout
Original Concept Map
Revised Concept Map
Final Concept Map

For more information about this project, please contact Cobb DOT Engineering, Scott Jordan,
Project Engineer at 770-528-3685.

Cobb Parkway - Bridge Replacement over Chattahoochee River - GDOT Project
This project includes replacing the bridge over the Chattahoochee River located in Cobb and Fulton Counties, Georgia. To accelerate construction of the new bridge, this project has been split into two phases:
Phase 1: From Northgate Drive to Paces Mill Road. This phase will include reconstruction and widening of the bridge over the Chattahoochee River. The length of this proposed phase is 0.53 miles.
Phase 2: From Mount Paran Road to Northgate Drive. This will widen the existing roadway from 4-lanes to 6-lanes between Mount Paran Road and Northgate Drive.

Click here to view Phase 1 PDF
Click here to view Phase 2 PDF
Click here for GDOT Project Handout.

July 2009 Update: Current let date is Spring 2010.
For more information, please contact Cobb DOT Engineering, David Jackson, Project Engineer
at 770-528-1660.

County Line Road Safety and Operational Improvements
The purpose of this project is to provide safety improvements and better traffic flow for the County Line Road corridor from Due West Road to Mars Hill Road.
Factsheet (from December 2007 Public Meeting)

Please note: Concept plans are very large files; download times will vary

Original Concept plans as of December 2007:
Map 1, Map 2, Map 3, Map 4, Map 5

Revised Concept plans as of April 2009:
Map 1 - Due West to Burnt Hickory
Map 2 - Burnt Hickory (including Roundabout)
Map 3 - Pitner Rd. to Starr Lake Dr.
Map 4 - Starr Lake Dr. to Old Stilesboro
Map 5 - Old Stilesboro Rd. to Mars Hill Rd.

The BOC approved the revised concept plan below at their 04/29/2009 meeting:
County Line Revised Concept Presentation

Dallas Highway at Poplar Springs / Holland Road
These improvements are a component of the 2005 1% Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) program. The project consists two separate intersection improvements. Dallas Hwy. at Poplar Springs Rd./Holland Rd. will be realigned and a traffic signal added if warranted. Second improvement is a 90 degree realignment with Old Dallas Rd and Holland Rd.
Fact Sheet , Concept Display

Due West Corridor Improvements
The purpose of this project is to improve the operations and safety of the Due West Road corridor from Old Hamilton Road to Burnt Hickory Road as well as provide bicycle connectivity from Burnt Hickory Road at Acworth Due West Road to Burnt Hickory Road at Due West Road. In addition to the safety and operational improvements, the project will improve traffic flow at the existing intersection of Due West Road/Acworth Due West Road at Due West Road/Kennesaw Due West Road.
Concept 1 , Concept 2 , Handout

Floyd Road Widening
Floyd Road is being designed as a 4 lane-divided road way with a 20 feet raised median, from Clay Rd to Hicks Rd. The median will be landscaped and a 10 feet wide enhanced sidewalk will be added on the west side of Floyd Road with a 5 feet grass strip. A 5 feet sidewalk will be added on the east side.

A concept plan has been approved by Georgia Department of Transportation [GDOT]and environmental approval by GDOT is awaited. After that, a public information open house will be held to invite comments from citizens [Spring 2009].  Right of way acquisition is anticipated to start in the Fall 2009 and construction is expected to start in the Summer 2010. Construction cost is estimated at $4,000,000.00

Mableton Park and Ride Lot on the North side of Maran Lane is under construction. It has two types of funding, Phase 1 [cost $293,356.00] has LCI funding and Phase 2 [cost $301,354] has FTA funding. It includes total 208 parking spaces, a bus shelter, lighting, light landscaping and sidewalk. Construction of both phases is anticipated to be completed by the Fall 2009.
Mableton Park and Ride Lot Concept Map 3 MB

At this Site, we also have a SPLOST Project [to re-align Maran Lane with Clay Road at Floyd Rd / Clay Road Intersection]. Notice to Proceed for construction was issued to Baldwin Paving Co on January, 12, 2009. Substantial completion is anticipated in 6 months. Cost is $497,952.00.

For more information, please contact Nar Chaudhry, Project Engineer, at 770-528-1656 or nar.chaudhry@cobbcounty.org.

Click here to view the Floyd Road Corridor concept map. 6.35 MB updated May 6, 2009
Click here to view the Fact Sheet.

The Floyd Road Survey is closed as of May 21, 2009. Thank you for your comments.

Hickory Grove Road - Project D6100
This project consists of providing travel lanes with paved shoulders and to add curb, gutter and sidewalk. The limits of the Project extend east-west along Hickory Grove Road from the intersection with Baker Road to the intersection with Wade Green Road.
Handout
Map 1
Map 2

Hiram Lithia Springs Road - Project D6110
This project is funded by the 2005 SPLOST
The purpose of this project is to provide improvements to safety and traffic flow along the Hiram Lithia Springs Road corridor from Humphries Hill Road to Powder Springs Dallas Road.  The limits of the Project extend along Hiram Lithia Springs Road from its intersection with Humphries Hill Road to its intersection with Powder Springs Dallas Road.  It should be noted that Hiram Lithia Springs Road changes names at Angham Road, and continues as “Angham Road” to its intersection with Powder Springs Dallas Road.

Public Meeting Held: September 11, 2008
Project Schedule: Right-of-way acquisition will begin in the Fall of 2009.  It is estimated the construction will start in the Spring of 2010.  The construction time is estimated at 12 months.

Public Meeting Handout
Concept Map at Brown Road
Concept Map at Defoors Farm Road
Concept Map at Garrett Springs Road
Concept Map at Lewis Road
Concept Map at Sullivan Road
Concept Map at Sweet Spring Road/Meadows Road

For more information, please contact Anthony Gillon, Project Engineer, at 770-528-3652 or anthony.gillon@cobbcounty.org.

Jamerson Road / Wigley Road
The project consists of various improvements for the Jamerson Road – Jamerson Road/Wigley Road area. Jamerson Road will be widened from a 2-lane to a 4-lane divided road from Lee Waters Road to Canton Road. Jamerson Road/Wigley Road will be widened from 2 lanes to 3-lanes from Sandy Plains Road to Lee Waters Road.
Concept Layout 1 , Concept Layout 2

Jiles Road - Project No. D4130
This project will increase the existing capacity and improve operational deficiencies that will provide for better traffic flow on Jiles Road.
Public Meeting Handout
Concept Sheet 1of 4
Concept Sheet 2 of 4
Concept Sheet 3 of 4
Concept Sheet 4 of 4

Johnson Ferry Road at Sewell Mill Road
The purpose of this SPLOST project is to provide safety and operational improvements to Sewell Mill Road, Pine Road and Johnson Ferry Road. Project construction is anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2010 with an estimated duration of 6 months.
Public Meeting Handout (updated April 2, 2009)
Concept Layout

For more information please contact John Morey, Project Engineer at 770-528-1661.

Lake Acworth Drive/ SR 92 - GDOT Project
GDOT held a Location and Design Public Information Open House on July 8, 2008 for the proposal to widen SR 92 from two to four lanes between US 41 and Cowan Road at I-75. Click here for more info.

Lower Roswell Road (East)- Project No. 6140 - Project Website
Safety and operational improvements to Lower Roswell Road from Davidson Road to Timber Ridge Road through the addition of turning lanes, bicycle lanes, sidewalk and a multi-use trail.

Please note: Concept files are very large files; download times will vary.
Revised concepts as of October 20, 2008:
map 1 of 5 (Asheforde Dr. to Heyward Sq.)
map 2 of 5 (Davidson Rd. to Sunset Trail)
map 3 of 5 (Heyward Sq. to Hyde Road)
map 4 of 5 (Hyde Road to Richmond Hill)
map 5 of 5 (Roundabout at Timber Ridge)

Fact Sheet
For more information, please contact John Morey at 770-528-1621.

Lower Roswell Road (West)- Project No. 6130
Safety and operational improvements start at the east side of the SR120 Loop/South Marietta Parkway (at the Quiktrip) and extends east toward the intersection of Terrell Mill Road.
PIOH Handout ,
concept map 1of 3 ,
concept map 2 of 3 ,
concept map 3 of 3

Maxham Road Roadway Safety & Operational Improvements
Maxham Road is a 2005 Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax (SPLOST) program and consists of widening the existing roadway to accommodate 4 -11' lanes with a 20' raised median. U-turn lanes will also be provided at key median breaks. Curb and gutter will be added along the entire length and sidewalk will be introduced along the west side. The alignment will be adjusted to improve any horizontal and vertical curvature deficiencies. The existing bridge over Buttermilk Creek will be widened to accommodate the extra roadway width and sidewalk. The limits of the Maxham Road project are from Old Alabama Road to Veterans Memorial Highway in Cobb County. Scheduled completion date is Fall 2009.

For more information, please contact DOT Construction Division at 770-528-1653.
Project Fact Sheet , Board of Commissioners Approved Concept

North Booth Road / Wooten Lake Road
- Phase 1 Project No. D6170 and Phase 2 No. D6280
These projects consists of the improvement of the intersection of North Booth Road and Wooten Lake Road with Shiloh Road and the widening as well as addition of a right turn lane at the intersection of North Booth Road and Bells Ferry Road.
Project completion date for Phase 1 is expected by August 2008 and Phase 2 by Spring 2009.
For more information, please contact DOT Construction Division at 770-528-1653.

Post Oak Tritt Road - Project D6190
Post Oak Tritt Road is a Roadway Safety & Operational Project in the 2005 SPLOST program. This project is to provide safety enhancements and operational improvements that will provide for better traffic flow on Post Oak Tritt Road.
Project length is approximately 4.05 miles. The limits of the project are from Murdock Road to the Cobb/Fulton County Line. Once completed, the entire project will have continuous sidewalk along the north side of the road.
The project consists of widening the existing travel lanes and shoulders to standard widths, providing turn lanes at key intersections and the addition of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on one side. Horizontal and vertical alignment concerns will be addressed, sections of the roadway will be reconstructed to improve the roadway profile and/or increase the radii of substandard curves. No additional traffic signals are anticipated as part of this project. The existing bridge over Piney Grove Creek will be replaced with a new 2-lane structure with pedestrian sidewalk. The current substandard bridge over Harmony Grove Creek will be replaced with 10' wide x 8' high double box culvert. Scheduled completion date is Fall 2009. For more information, please contact DOT Construction Division at 770-528-1653.
Concept Map Section 1
Concept Map Section 2
Concept Map Section 3

Powder Springs Road/SR 360 at Cheatham Hill/Callaway Roads - GDOT Project
The Georgia Department of Transportation held a Public Information Open House for proposed intersection improvements at SR 360/Powder Springs Road at Cheatham Hill/Callaway Roads on Thursday, August 7, 2008.

Location Map
Public Information Handout

Queen Mill Road
This project consists of safety and operational improvements to Queen Mill Road from Mableton Pkwy. to Veterans Memorial Hwy. The 1.8 mile project limit includes curb, gutter, sidewalk, drainage design, and geometric improvements where needed.
Concept Design 1
Concept Design 2
Handout

Sandy Plains Road at East Piedmont Road
The proposed project will consist of widening the roadways to provide additional left turn lanes and right turn lanes at each intersection approach. This Project involves funding from Georgia Department of Transportation [GDOT] therefore, design plans have to be approved by GDOT, at various stages of the design.

Current status is that the right of way is being acquired and is anticipated to be completed by September 2009. GDOT has scheduled November 2009 as the let [bid] date for construction. Construction is anticipated to start in the first quarter of 2010.

For more project information, please contact Nar Chaudhry Project Engineer at 770-528-1656 or email at nar.chaudhry@cobbcounty.org

Concept Layout1
Concept Layout2
Project Fact Sheet / Layout Sheet

Shiloh Road/ Shallowford Road
The purpose of this project is to provide safety and operational improvements to the Shiloh Road/Shallowford Road corridor. The improvements include widening of the existing travel lanes to safe widths, the addition of a center turn lane, additional right turn lanes, and increased capacity at the major intersections. In addition, bike friendly lanes and sidewalk will be included in the project.
Fact Sheet , PIOH Handout ,
Concept Maps : concept 1, concept 2, concept 3, concept 4, concept 5, concept 6

“SMART CORRIDOR” Project
Cobb County will be partnering with GDOT, GRTA and several local jurisdictions and agencies on an ITS Demonstration Project. The “Smart Corridor" project includes traffic signal system upgrades in the SR3/US41 Corridor traversing multiple jurisdictions including Cobb County, City of Marietta, Fulton County and the City of Atlanta.
The project, which will begin construction in summer 2008 with an expected completion date of
December 2009, will install SCATS Adaptive traffic signals on the SR 3/US41 corridor from West
Paces Ferry Road in Fulton County to the intersection of Spinks Drive and Cobb Parkway in the
City of Marietta. A total of 29 intersections are included in the project limits.
For more information, please contact Brook Martin at Cobb DOT Operations Department 770-528-4065.
DOT Project Flyer GRTA Project Summary Corridor Map (Cobb County Locations)

Smyrna Powder Springs Road/ Benson Poole Road - D6230
The project includes curb, gutter, sidewalk and road geometric improvements as well as the replacement of two bridges. In addition to the five selected areas below, DOT will ensure that at least one side of the road has continuous curb and gutter and that ll land widths are 11 feet minimum.

Handout
Map 1- Improvement Area 8
Map 2 - Improvement Area 3
Map 3 - Improvement Area 5
Map 4 - Improvement Area 6
Map 5 - Improvement Area 7

South Cobb Dr (SR280) (GDOT Project)
South Cobb Dr (SR280) Bridge Replacement is a Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) project . For more information, go to the Georgia DOT website.

Stilesboro Road Thoroughfare and Intersection Improvements
- Project No. D4220
This is a thoroughfare and intersection improvements project in the 2005 Special Purpose Local Options Sales Tax (SPLOST) program. The Board of Commissioners will be considering the approval of concepts for the Stilesboro Road project at their July 10th meeting.

The proposed improvements will consist of three projects: the widening of the existing 2 and 3 lane corridor between Mars Hill Road and Rose Hedge Way to provide one additional travel lane in each direction; the widening of the existing roadway between Paul Samuel Road and Pine Mountain Road to provide one additional auxillary turn lane in each direction; and the widening of Stilesboro Road from Kennesaw Due West Road to Barrett Parkway to consist of two travel lanes in each direction seperated by a raised grassed median. Each of these projects will include sidewalk, curb and gutter along both sides of the roadway.
This project is currently under construction and is scheduled to be completed by January 2009. For more information, please contact DOT Construction Division at 770-528-1653.

Board of Commissioners Approved Concept
Project Fact Sheet
Project Location Map
Stilesboro Road Improvements - From Kennesaw Due West to Barrett Parkway
Stilesboro Road Improvements - From Mars Hill Road to Rose Hedge Way
Stilesboro Road Improvements - From Paul Samuel Road to Pine Mountain Road
Comment Sheet

West Sandtown Road - D6250
The purpose of this project is to provide safety and operational improvements to vehicular and pedestrian traffic and reduce congestion along the corridor.  The project length is approximately 4.0 miles.  The project will be constructed in phases with Phase 1 being the bridge replacement.  Plans are to let for construction by the end of 2009.  Phase 2 construction will be determined later in the program.

Phase 1 - Andora Drive to Stillwater Drive
Phase 2 - Fairfield Drive to Andora Drive
Phase 2 - Mud Creek Soccer Complex to Andora Drive

PIOH Handout

West Sandtown Road at Villa Rica Road Roundabout Concept
The limits of this completed SPLOST Project include: West Sandtown Road at Villa Rica Road to the intersection of Villa Rica Road and Irwin Road. The roundabouts consists of a 115 foot outside diameter circle with a 10 foot outside urban shoulder and 20 foot wide travel lane.
In addition, a 4 inch high, 10 foot wide truck apron and traversable curb will be on the inside of the travel lane. Curb and gutter, sidewalk and median landscaping on Villa Rica Road between roundabouts. Street lights will be installed along the project area.
Concept, Public Meeting Handout, Fact Sheet


Roundabout Video
Produced by: AZDOT
Duration: 8min 9sec

Windy Hill/ Macland Road Connector - Project Website
The proposed roadway will connect Windy Hill Road to Macland Road and Powder Springs Road Traffic currently uses several different routes to get to and from Macland Road/Powder Springs Road and Windy Hill Road. Some of these include the use of Callaway Road, Milford Church Road and County Services Parkway, as well as some neighborhood streets as a cut-through. During the morning and evening rush hours these roadways become extremely congested. With traffic volumes expected to increase the traffic congestion during peak periods will continue to be a problem.

In order to alleviate this traffic congestion, a limited access east-west connection from Macland Road/Powder Springs Road to Windy Hill Road has been proposed by Cobb County. Cobb County allocated funds through the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for the design, right-of-way acquisition and construction of this proposed roadway.

In late October of 2006 a design consultant was contracted by Cobb County to first investigate options to connect Macland Road/Powder Springs Road to Windy Hill Road and to present these options to the public. The goal of the engineering study is to identify one preferred alignment. This is generally defined as one that will be cost effective, minimize impacts to residential and commercial properties, as well as, minimize impacts to environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands and floodplains.

A project study map has been developed that identifies three alternative alignments. This is strictly a broad brush corridor map and provides a general location for alignments that are being considered.

Please send email inquiries or comments to windyconnector@cobbcounty.org .
Project Study Map - Revised
Project Fact Sheet
Project Fact Sheet - updated Sept. 2009
Project Fact Sheet - Spanish
Selection Matrix
Alternative 2B - 24.6 MB - revised February 2009
Alternative 2B Low Resolution - 6 MB
Milford Elementary School Site Plan - updated March 2009

Windy Hill Road /Powers Ferry Road Corridor- Project No. D4230
This project consists of the widening of Windy Hill Road by adding a west bound lane from a point just east of Powers Ferry Road to Spectrum Circle.  This will create three west bound lanes between those two points and add additional capacity through the signalized intersection.  The project also consists of adding a north bound lane on Powers Ferry Road from Wildwood Pkwy. to a point just south of Terrell Mill Road.  This will extend the existing four north bound lanes at the intersection with Terrell Mill Road and create additional capacity at that signalized intersection.

Concept - Powers Ferry
Concept - Windy Hill