(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 3, 2016) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday awarded more than $1.8 million in contracts to build three transportation projects, two of which are in the Gwinnett Place area. CMES was the low bidder on two intersection improvement projects and a pedestrian safety project.

With a bid of $780,639.40, CMES will install sidewalks along Steve Reynolds Boulevard from Venture Drive to Shackleford Road and improve the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Gwinnett Place Drive. The intersection improvement will provide access to Gwinnett Place mall for southbound motorists on Pleasant Hill Road via Gwinnett Place Drive. Funding comes from the 2009 SPLOST program with a contribution from the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District.

CMES will also improve the intersection of Suwanee Dam Road and West Price Road adjacent to North Gwinnett High School. Funds for the $1,062,498.30 contract are coming from the school safety category in the 2014 SPLOST program. The project includes the installation of a traffic signal and left turn lanes on West Price Road as well as curb and gutter and drainage improvements.

District 1 Commissioner Jace Brooks said, “I’m excited about these projects. The additional connectivity and mobility at Gwinnett Place will make it easier for pedestrians and motorists to get around, and the intersection improvements at Suwanee Dam Road and West Price Road are much needed.”

More information about these and other SPLOST road improvement projects is available on the County’s website at www.gwinnettcounty.com.