🚧 The Gist: Alpharetta’s Webb Bridge Road is set for a $13.7 million makeover, promising enhanced safety and amenities for residents.
🛣️ The Details: The City of Alpharetta has embarked on an ambitious project to transform Webb Bridge Road into a safer, more pedestrian and cyclist-friendly corridor. The latest phase of the project involves significant improvements over a 1.6-mile stretch, aiming to reduce speeds and increase safety.
📊 By The Numbers:
- $13.7 million allocated for the current phase of improvements.
- 1.6 miles of Webb Bridge Road targeted for upgrades.
- 22 months estimated completion time for the current construction phase.
🌳 In Context: The Webb Bridge Road Improvement Project began in 2016 following extensive public input sessions. It’s designed to enhance the road’s role as a residential corridor, incorporating multi-use paths, bike lanes, landscaped medians, and pedestrian lighting among other features.
🔍 Why It Matters: This project not only aims to improve traffic flow and safety but also significantly enhances the quality of life for Alpharetta residents by promoting non-vehicular modes of transport and beautifying the area.
🛠️ What’s Next?: Construction on two additional sections is already underway, including a bridge replacement over Big Creek and a new roundabout at Webb Bridge Way. Landscaping will commence following road construction completion.
📚 Go Deeper: For more information on this and other City of Alpharetta infrastructure projects, visit the City Projects page.
