Work to widen McGinnis Ferry Road will squeeze traffic to a single lane most weekdays and Saturdays between now and August 23. Drivers can expect the bottleneck in the area of Brassfield Drive and Seven Oaks Parkway to Brookwood Road and Jones Bridge Road, with closures running 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
🚧 What’s happening:
- Part of Forsyth County’s ongoing project to widen McGinnis Ferry Road.
- Work zone runs nearly two miles through a heavily traveled corridor.
- Crews will keep one lane open, alternating directions as needed.
🚦 Why it matters: This stretch is a key east-west route linking Forsyth County with south Johns Creek and north Alpharetta. For commuters, it means slower trips and the potential for longer backups during non-rush hours when many expect lighter traffic.
📍 The big picture: The widening aims to ease chronic congestion, but the short-term pain will test driver patience. Officials urge caution, adherence to signs, and leaving extra time.
The sources: Forsyth County Government.
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B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
