Woodstock residents and commuters have until October 10 to share their thoughts on the planned $13.7 million diverging diamond interchange at I-575 and Ridgewalk Parkway.
What It Means For You: The redesign aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety at this major gateway, potentially cutting your commute time if you regularly travel through this area.
What’s Happening: GDOT, Cherokee County, and the City of Woodstock are partnering on this project to transform the existing interchange into a diverging diamond design.
- The project timeline includes right-of-way acquisition in 2026, with utility relocations and construction beginning in 2028.
How To Participate: Residents can review detailed plans and submit feedback through GDOT’s online engagement hub, accessible via woodstockga.gov/ridgewalk or directly at https://i-575-ridgewalk-pkwy-interchange-0019632-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/.
The Big Picture: This interchange serves as a critical connection point not just for Woodstock but for the entire North Georgia and Metro Atlanta region, making its efficiency vital for regional transportation.
The Sources: City of Woodstock, Georgia Department of Transportation.
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.
