 Project Description
The proposed road features two 12-foot lanes in each direction with a 44-foot grassed median and 16-foot shoulders within a 200-foot right-of-way. The proposed speed limit is 45-mph through the first two curves east of SR 20 and then 55-mph for the remaining length of the project. The route includes upgraded, signalized intersections at State Route 20, New Hope Road, Martins Chapel Road, Campbell Road, and a half-cloverleaf interchange at State Route 316.
The Extension would cross over Chandler Road and under Hiram Davis Road and Alcovy Roads. Bramlett Shoals Road would be closed on either side of the proposed extension, with a new, two-lane connector road constructed from Hiram Davis Road to Bramlett Shoals Road.
The concept and field studies show that approximately 145 property parcels will be impacted by this project. The Gwinnett County Department of Transportation intends to acquire necessary rights of way at fair market value and is responsible for appraising and purchasing the land and helping relocate individuals, families, or businesses if necessary.
Construction Schedule and Information - Construction of the extension will be broken down in to four sections.
- Section 1 (Grayson Highway/State Route 20 to New Hope Road) opened to traffic on February 2, 2010
- Section 2 (New Hope Road to Martins Chapel Road/Bramlett Shoals Road) opened to traffic on December 14, 2010
- Section 3A (Martins Chapel Road/Bramlett Shoals Road to Campbell Road) has been let to construction and is anticipated to be completed by late 2012
- Section 3 B (Campbell to SR 316 and the SR 316 Interchange) is under construction and is anticipated to be completed by late 2012
About Sugarloaf Parkway Extension Phase 1 - Section 1 - Two-mile extension of Sugarloaf Parkway from State Route 20 to New Hope Road
- Project will improve mobility in the central and eastern part of Gwinnett County
- Over 1.5 miles of improvements to existing roadways
- Four-lane divided, limited-access parkway
- Intersection with State Route 20 includes dual left turns and right turn lanes on all approaches
- Interchange at Sugarloaf Parkway Extension and New Hope Road
- Chandler Road bridge allows local traffic access under Sugarloaf Parkway
- Construction costs: approximately $23.5 million
- Funded primarily through 2005 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) with a contribution of $2.5 million from the Georgia Department of Transportation
- Construction began December 2007
- 55,000 tons of asphalt placed
- 98,000 tons of rock base placed
- 11,000 feet of storm drain pipe installed
- 14,000 feet of guardrail installed
About Sugarloaf Parkway Extension Phase 1 - Section 2
- 1.4 mile extension of Sugarloaf Parkway from New Hope Road to Martins Chapel Road
- Project will improve mobility in the central and eastern part of Gwinnett County
- Approximately 0.86 miles of improvements to existing roadways
- New 0.5 mile two lane connector road ties Bramlett Shoals Road to Martins Chapel Road north of Sugarloaf Parkway
- 4 lane divided limited access parkway
- Interchange at Sugarloaf Parkway Extension and Martins Chapel Road
- Hiram Davis Road bridge allows local traffic access over Sugarloaf Parkway
- Construction contract in the amount of approximately $24.8 million awarded December 2008
- Funded primarily through 2009 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax with a contribution of $2.5 million from the Georgia Department of Transportation
- Project opened to traffic December 14, 2010
- 26,000 tons of asphalt placed
- 56,000 tons of rock base placed
- 3,500 feet of storm drain pipe installed
- 1,700 feet of guardrail installed
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Project Location Map
For more information
Amanda Reed
Assistant to the Director of Community Relations
Gwinnett County Department of Transportation
75 Langley Drive
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046
Phone: 770.822.7400
Fax: 770.822.7478
Email: DOTCommunityRelations@gwinnettcounty.com
Project Manager
Scott Vickery
Phone: 770.822.7484
Email: scott.vickery@gwinnettcounty.com
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