SPLOST Transportation News Releases

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Many SPLOST programs have worked to ease traffic congestion in Gwinnett County. The extension of Sugarloaf Parkway to State Route 316, the Diverging Diamond Interchanges at Pleasant Hill Road and Jimmy Carter Boulevard, and the Traffic Control Center’s advanced transportation management systems are just a few of the many projects SPLOST has helped to fund in Gwinnett. Read below to find out more about other SPLOST-funded transportation projects that are making it easier to get around Gwinnett County:

December 21, 2017: Commissioners award design contract for new interchange on I-85 at McGinnis Ferry Road
December 19, 2017: Club Drive Park phase two construction starts soon
November 21, 2017: Board approves pedestrian safety projects in Norcross and Lilburn areas
November 6, 2017:  Board approves intersection improvements at Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and SR 120/Duluth Highway
November 6, 2017:  State, County and City work together to improve county roads and state routes
October 27, 2017: Board approves application for $6.3 million state grant to help fund 2018 resurfacing contracts
September 20, 2017: County works with Sugarloaf CID to update livable centers initiative study
September 20, 2017: County works with Gwinnett Village CID, State to install mid-block pedestrian crossing on Beaver Ruin Road
August 25, 2017: Commissioners approve pedestrian safety projects
August 24, 2017: City, County and State leaders invite public input on plans to improve State Route 316
August 3, 2017: Board approves intersection improvements at Duke STEM School in Norcross
July 20, 2017: Two DOT SPLOST projects open to traffic
June 23, 2017: Nighttime resurfacing of Ronald Reagan Parkway kicks off June 25
June 14, 2017: Commissioners approve sidewalk construction on Buford Highway and Winters Chapel Road
June 8, 2017: DOT presents citizen recommendations on 2017 SPLOST transportation projects
May 16, 2017: Transportation committee to vote Wednesday on final project category for 2017 SPLOST
May 11, 2017: County residents use new sections of sidewalks to enjoy spring weather
May 5, 2017: Commissioners okay agreement to acquire right of way for new I-85 interchange at SR 324
May 1, 2017: Transportation committee to consider SPLOST pedestrian safety projects on May 2
April 12, 2017: Commissioners approve sidewalk construction on Rockbridge Road near Stone Mountain
April 10, 2017: Transportation committee to vote Thursday on SPLOST major road projects
April 3, 2017: Commissioners approve resurfacing contracts for 169 miles of county roads
March 13, 2017: Transportation Committee to vote Wednesday on SPLOST intersection projects
March 7, 2017: Commissioners approve resurfacing contract on Ronald Reagan Parkway, accept state funding
February 21, 2017: Commissioners approve replacement of Harbins Road Bridge over Jackson Creek
February 21, 2017: Board approves replacing pedestrian bridge, installing new sections of sidewalk
February 10, 2017:  Final leg of SR 20 widening in Gwinnett opens to traffic

December 21, 2016: Gwinnett County, Sugarloaf CID partner on transportation studies
December 8, 2016: Board approves safety and alignment project at intersection of Kilgore, South Bogan Roads
December 6, 2016: New skyland sidewalk will connect homes, schools and businesses
October 11, 2016: SPLOST Citizens Committee recommends funding allocations for transportation projects
October 4, 2016: Gwinnett and Georgia DOT join forces to address road improvements
October 4, 2016: Five Forks Trickum Road to get roadway, signal and sidewalk upgrades
September 20, 2016: SPLOST Funds Streetlights in Three Neighborhoods
September 6, 2016: New sidewalks to connect neighborhoods to Lanier Middle
August 22, 2016: Gwinnett Board approves sidewalk on Killian Hill Road
August 22, 2016: Gwinnett Commissioners accept $2 million for I-85 interchange at Gravel Springs Road
August 11, 2016: County seeks resident input on SPLOST-Funded transportation projects
July 20, 2016: Board approves annual contract to rehabilitate County-maintained bridges
June 22, 2016: County to upgrade intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and Club Drive
June 22, 2016: Commissioners move on requests related to community improvement districts
May 19, 2016: Road widenings to improve traffic flow and safety
May 17, 2016: County approves contract to upgrade flashing school beacons across Gwinnett
May 17, 2016: Historic structure takes on new life with restoration of Rogers Bridge
May 3, 2016: SPLOST funded sidewalks, intersection improvements coming soon
April 20, 2016: SPLOST funds sidewalk, intersection improvements
March 16, 2016: Board awards pedestrian safety project on Peachtree Industrial near schools
February 17, 2016: Gwinnett County, city of Grayson team up to improve major intersection
February 4, 2016: County supports detailed look into Gwinnett Place CID’s Master Plan
January 19, 2016: Board approves road contracts

December 17, 2014 - Three more subdivisions join streetlight program
December 16, 2014 - Gwinnett, cities share SPLOST for 60 road projects
December 16, 2014 - Gwinnett County 2014 SPLOST County/City Transportation Project List
November 4, 2014 - Road and sidewalk projects get construction approval
October 8, 2014 - Three more subdivisions join streetlight program
September 16, 2014 - Commissioners approve road improvements with SPLOST
July 24, 2014 - County and Peachtree Corners partner on Crooked Creek Road improvements
July 2, 2014 - Bridge repairs underway at Steve Reynolds Boulevard, Ingram Road, Connemara Trace, Rockbridge Road, Arnold Road
April 16, 2014 - 2014 SPLOST funds allocated
April 2, 2014 - Citizens propose projects for transportation funding
March 21, 2014 - Citizens project selection committee meets March 24
March 18, 2014 - Harbins Road to get road and sidewalks improvements
March 7, 2014 - Citizens project selection committee meets March 10
March 4, 2014 - Buford Highway will get new sidewalks
February 20, 2014 - Citizens project selection committee meets February 24
February 7, 2014 - Citizens project selection committee meets February 10 
February 4, 2014 - Intersection improvements coming to Sugarloaf Parkway, Five Forks Trickum Road
January 31, 2014 - Citizens project selection committee meeting rescheduled to February 3
January 24, 2014 - Citizens project selection committee meeting rescheduled to January 29
January 23, 2014 - Streetlight petition for Stratford square subdivision approved
January 22, 2014 - Citizens project selection committee meets January 27
January 8, 2014 - Citizens project selection committee meets January 13
January 8, 2014 - Traffic safety improvements coming for new school on Northbrook Parkway