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Western Parallel Connector Road Being Built Near Atlanta Construction of the highly-anticipated Western Parallel Connector in Henry County, Ga., on the southeast edge of Atlanta, got under way recently with the start of land clearing activities, county officials said in a Nov. 7 news release. The connector is a new roadway project designed to improve transportation and enhance connectivity in the growing municipality. Led by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), in collaboration with the Henry County Government, the major infrastructure effort will one day alleviate congestion, streamline traffic flow and provide a critical alternative route for residents, businesses and visitors alike, local officials said. When open for passenger vehicle travel in two years, it will carry traffic through an unincorporated part of the county and through a portion of the city of Stockbridge along the west side of Interstate 75 from Jonesboro Road to Hudson Bridge Road, a distance of approximately 3.3 mi. Construction activities will take place at the existing fourway intersection of Jonesboro Road and Mount Olive Road and proceed north on the existing alignment approximately 1,600 ft. before continuing on a new location and ending at the current intersection of Hudson Bridge Road. The new roadway will consist of four lanes (two in each direction) separated by an 18-ft.-wide raised median. see CONNECTOR page 6
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Construction of the highly-anticipated Western Parallel Connector in Henry County, Ga., on the southeast edge of Atlanta, got under way recently with the start of land clearing activities, county officials said in a Nov. 7 news release.
Officials Open Beltline Trail Segment in Buckhead Neighborhood Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens was on hand in the city’s Buckhead neighborhood Nov. 12, accompanied by Clyde Higgs, president and CEO of Atlanta Beltline Inc. and other community leaders, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Beltline’s Northeast Trail — Segment 1. This 0.9-mi.-long segment of the mainline Beltline loop begins at the improved intersection of 10th Street and Monroe Drive and extends along Piedmont Park to Westminster Drive. Its completion marks the Beltline’s first expansion into this area of Buckhead. Among this Northeast Trail segment’s features is a suspension bridge over Peachtree Creek, creating a unique natural experience for people as the trail extends north. The new segment of the trail also will traverse through the Peachtree Park
Apartments community, after extensive coordination with the property owner to minimize impacts to current residents. “The Beltline has become one of the most influential transportation projects in the nation,” Dickens told the crowd gathered for the event. “This is more than just a trail project — it is embodying the collective vision of bringing the city together to reconnect our communities. And we’re doing just that. The Northeast Trail is one of the most anticipated segments of the entire project, giving residents greater access to the legendary Piedmont Park, crucial transportation improvements, and enhanced safety measures at 10th and Monroe.” The portion of the Beltline just opened links to the existing Eastside Trail and Northeast Trail — Segment 2, connecting the neighborhoods of Midtown, Virginia
Highland and Morningside. It also includes Piedmont Park’s Carriage Trail, which connects Westminster Drive to Evelyn Street and the Westminster Trail Bridge, according to news release from the Beltline. For his part, Higgs discussed the significant milestone marked by the completion of the new segment, stating “This project provides Atlantans with a safe, accessible and equitable way to navigate the city, linking neighborhoods and offering expanded access to Atlanta’s ‘emerald necklace,’ connecting residents to beloved spaces like Piedmont Park.” The 10th and Monroe intersection, a critical improvement of Northeast Trail — Segment 1, was built in partnership with the city of Atlanta and the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT). The intersection, which connects the Eastside Trail, Piedmont
Park and the Northeast Trail, is among the busiest along the Beltline. Now finished, the highly-anticipated roadway project will increase pedestrian and bicycle safety and accessibility. The redesigned intersection also provides Atlanta Public School students and trail users with a safer route through a heavily trafficked area, ensuring a secure and accessible path across the city’s busy roadway. Northeast Trail — Segment 1 is currently open with only minor limitations due to the final installation work under way on railings and handrails. Landscaping and the completion of other secondary work will take place in the upcoming winter months, according to Atlanta Beltline. With the latest trail segment’s completion, the Beltline has now delivered 11.3 mi. of see BELTLINE page 6