🚧 The Gist: Roswell’s City Council has decided to revert to the original Big Creek Parkway project design, aligning with the 2016 TSPLOST referendum decision. This move aims to improve east-west connectivity and alleviate congestion in the city.
🌉 The Details: The original Big Creek Parkway project, part of the 2016 Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax referendum, focuses on creating a new roadway from Warsaw Road to Old Alabama Road, crossing over GA 400. This project aims to reduce traffic congestion on Holcomb Bridge Road near the GA 400 interchange and enhance east-west travel options in Roswell. After a pause and a redesign in 2018 and 2019 for cost savings and to support the Georgia Department of Transportation’s interchange project, the City Council has now agreed to return to the initial project plan.
📊 By The Numbers:
- 2016: Year the Big Creek Parkway project was initially approved.
- $40 million: Additional funding requested by the City Council to cover inflationary costs.
🔙 In Context: The Big Creek Parkway project was temporarily halted in 2018 to explore cost reductions. In 2019, the design was altered to support GDOT’s Holcomb Bridge Road/GA 400 interchange project, with an aim to save approximately $15 million. However, in a recent development, the City Council and GDOT have formed a new agreement, enabling the construction of the Big Creek Parkway Bridge as part of GDOT’s GA 400 Express Lane project.
🏗️ Why It Matters: This decision reflects a significant step towards improving Roswell’s transportation infrastructure. The project is expected to offer a substantial solution to the city’s traffic congestion challenges, particularly on Holcomb Bridge Road, and facilitate smoother east-west travel.
📬 What You Can Do: Residents interested in learning more about the Big Creek Parkway project or other TSPLOST projects can visit the official website at www.Roswellgov.com/tsplost for detailed information and updates.
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