General Definition/Description of Project:

• The proposed project consists of roadway and waterline improvements along Northside Drive/SR3/US41 from I-75 to just north of the Northside Drive/Northside Parkway intersection. The project has a total project length of 2.46 miles.
• The roadway portion of the project from I-75 to Collier Road includes converting the existing reversible lane to a two-way left turn lane with an exclusive left turn lane onto Collier Road. In addition, a right turn lane will be installed for the northbound Northside Drive movement turning onto Collier Road eastbound.
• From Collier Road north, the work includes converting the reversible lane to a two-way left turn lane until it connects to the existing 4 lane section.
• Signal equipment and pedestrian accommodations will be upgraded at the intersections of Collier Road, Woodward Way, Peachtree Battle Avenue, West Wesley Road, and Arden Road.

Also a water line main and sewer line main will be included in the contract for this project.

• This Project is Schedule for a June 2012 Let

When: The project is schedule for a June 2012 Let Date with a Contract time for roadwork and waterline work of 24 months. The estimated completion date is June 2014.

Why: This project is anticipated to improve the safety and efficiency of Northside Drive by removal of the reversible lane, installation of a turn lane at Collier Road, providing pedestrian accommodations throughout the corridor and installation of the City of Atlanta waterline to avoid multiple projects in the area.

2010 Average Daily Traffic/ 2030 Design Traffic ADT

State Route 3/ Northside Drive– 23,600                          State Route 3/ Northside Drive – 29,100

Current Posted Speed: 35 MPH

Speed Design:              35 MPH

To receive email updates on the project email Mark McKinnon at mmckinnon@dot.ga.gov

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