Drivers on Holcomb Bridge Road east of Ga. 400 will soon see traffic-calming median islands that will beautify the area while also helping with traffic control. At their June 10 meeting, the Roswell City Council approved the construction of three new median islands at the intersections of Holcomb Bridge Road and Holcomb Woods Parkway, Champions Green Parkway, and Steeplechase Drive. Construction is expected to begin this summer.
Improving safety and traffic flow for residents and all who travel through Roswell is of utmost importance to the City.
Mayor Kurt Wilson
The medians will be between 120-200 feet in length and 14 feet wide and will feature native plantings. Medians serve a number of purposes, including slowing traffic and allowing for safer turning movements.
“This project will enhance safety along one of our busiest corridors,” said Mayor Kurt Wilson. “Improving safety and traffic flow for residents and all who travel through Roswell is of utmost importance to the City.”
While the City had budgeted nearly $500,000 for the project, a contract was approved with S.H. Creel Contracting as the low bidder, at $147,000. Because the bid came in so low, the City may be able to create up to six additional islands along Holcomb Bridge Road, based on the contractor’s availability and remaining project budget.
Holcomb Bridge Road is a state road, so Roswell had to request access from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), who approved the designs.
Drivers can expect some lane closures throughout the duration of the project, which is anticipated to start this summer and last for approximately 60 days, with project completion in fall 2024.