(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 6, 2016) – Connecting pedestrians to neighborhoods, schools and commercial properties near U.S 78 in Snellville is the goal of a new sidewalk project approved Tuesday by the Gwinnett Board of Commissioners.

The project will add about a half-mile of sidewalk along the east side of Skyland Drive from Street Deville to Eldorado Place. The project also includes new curb and gutter along with drainage improvements. The board approved the $185,747 construction contract with Omshiv Construction LLC, the lowest of five responsive bidders.

“This SPLOST-funded sidewalk project will make walking safer between homes, schools and businesses in this area,” said District 3 Commissioner Tommy Hunter. “Building this sidewalk near South Gwinnett High School and Britt Elementary will also improve traffic flow and provide an alternative to driving for local residents.”