(Lawrenceville, Ga., July 20, 2017) – If it seems traffic is flowing just a little more smoothly in western Gwinnett, it’s not your imagination. With the recent opening of two SPLOST projects, smoother and safer traffic is the goal.

Earlier this month, the Department of Transportation opened a new southbound access lane from Peachtree Parkway onto Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and last month the DOT activated a new traffic signal at the intersection of Tech Drive and Singleton Road.

District 2 Commissioner Lynette Howard said, “These projects show how local and state governments work individually and together to focus on safety needs.”

Working in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the city of Peachtree Corners, Gwinnett extended a southbound lane on Peachtree Parkway, south of Holcomb Bridge Road, through the merge with Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The new lane continues past the existing bridge over Jimmy Carter Boulevard before tapering down near the next southbound on-ramp.

Drainage improvements and new overhead signage were also part of this project. The total estimated construction costs of $2.1 million are funded by the Georgia DOT at 62 percent, with the County and city of Peachtree Corners paying the remainder through a joint funding agreement using 2014 SPLOST funds.

The traffic signal at Tech Drive and Singleton Road is a safety and alignment project from the 2014 SPLOST. The County added pedestrian crossings in conjunction with the new signal. Drainage improvements, handicap-accessible ramps and new sidewalks were also constructed as part of the project.

For additional information about these and other SPLOST projects, visit www.gwinnettcounty.com.