(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 16, 2014) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners awarded a construction contract today for two school safety projects along Crooked Creek Road near Peachtree Elementary School in Peachtree Corners. Gregory Bridge Company was the lowest of four qualified bidders at $260,028.

The first project will install sidewalk, curb and gutter on the northwest side of Crooked Creek Road from Woodmont Boulevard to Peachtree Elementary School and from the school to Creekstone Place. The second project will add a right turn lane for better access to the school.

“This is another good example of using voter-approved sales tax dollars to improve pedestrian connectivity and access to neighborhood schools,” said District 2 Commissioner Lynette Howard.

Funding comes from the 2009 SPLOST program, and the expected completion date for both projects is the end of July.