(Lawrenceville, Ga., Sept. 11, 2024) – The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners acted on several initiatives during their Aug. 20 and Sept. 3 meetings. A recap of what they approved follows.

Lakeview Road will undergo major construction

An existing two-lane bridge over Big Haynes Creek on Lakeview Road will be replaced with 12-foot-wide lanes, sidewalks, curb and gutter and drainage improvements. E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc., was awarded the $3.8 million construction contract, funded primarily by SPLOST.

Radio system upgrade benefits various departments

To maintain essential communications, Gwinnett County will replace radios and accessories for public safety and non-public safety departments. Commissioners awarded a $667,700 contract to Motorola Solutions, Inc., to purchase radios for code enforcement, the Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office.

Traffic equipment improves surveillance, crime investigations

Commissioners approved various contract renewals for the continued maintenance and purchase of new traffic signal equipment that will go toward the installation of traffic signals, flashing beacons, traffic communication systems and other signal-related facilities accessed by the Transportation and Police departments. A $1.5 million contract, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and various SPLOST programs, was awarded to 360 Network Solutions.

More flock cameras bring increased safety

In a move to further reduce crime, commissioners approved the purchase of 40 additional Flock cameras. These cameras, which function as license plate readers, will be used by Gwinnett Police, to include the real time crime center for extensive monitoring and data processing.

The $225,300 contract was awarded to Flock Group, Inc., and is funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and the Governor’s Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction Grant.

Pilot project to monitor traffic signals, real-time traffic conditions

Gwinnett County is installing adaptive signal control technology along Grayson Highway between Park Place Drive and Herring Road. This advanced system will automatically adjust traffic signal timings based on real-time traffic conditions to improve flow and reduce congestion. The pilot project, managed by SWARCO McCain, Inc., at a cost of $191,130, is expected to be fully operational within a year.