As a Decatur Makeover follower, you’re clearly interested in how we travel around the city, and in how that experience can be made more convenient and efficient. So we’re taking a break from our usual updates to make sure you know about our upcoming online meeting — Decatur 202: Mobility — where we’ll discuss issues like traffic congestion and alternate ways of getting around…
Author: Hugh Saxon
Ponce de Leon Avenue Lane Closures Begin Wednesday, Nov. 4
Lane closures are expected on West Ponce de Leon Avenue between Ponce de Leon Place and Fairview Avenue beginning 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, to accommodate DeKalb County Watershed crews working to repair a leaking water line. Motorists and MARTA passengers should expect delays…
A Month of Sidewalk Improvements Begins Today
Georgia Safe Sidewalks is expected to start sidewalk repairs today, Wednesday, September 23. Sidewalks included in this year’s sidewalk repair program are: Second Avenue, between East Lake Drive and Northern Street; Commerce Drive between South Columbia Drive and Church Street; East and West Parkwood Road; Parkwood Lane; Upland Road; and Wimberly Court. The work is expected to take about 4 weeks…
Commerce Drive Lane Closure Expanding Temporarily, Sept. 15-16
Weather permitting, the single lane closure currently installed on Commerce Drive between W. Trinity Place and Robin St. will expand to a full street closure beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. Work is expected to last 2 days (9/15 – 9/16), after which traffic will revert to the existing one lane closure. Inclement weather may affect this schedule…
Extended Commerce Drive Lane Closure Begins Thursday, August 27
Beginning Thursday, August 27, the southbound lane of Commerce Drive will be closed between West Trinity Place and West Howard Avenue. Southbound traffic on Commerce will be detoured to North McDonough Street during the closure. The lane closure is expected to be in place for 4 to 6 weeks and is necessary to allow completion of the Allen Wilson Terrace Drainage Improvements…
Scott Boulevard Resurfacing Begins this Week, Extends 6-8 Weeks
Circumstances permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will begin resurfacing Scott Boulevard this week. The work is one part of a larger paving project along State Route 8 (SR8) from the Gwinnett County line to Moreland Avenue in Atlanta. Pittman Construction Company of Conyers is performing the work…
Talley Street to Close Temporarily for New Utility Connections
A segment of Talley Street adjacent to Talley Street Upper Elementary will be closed for roughly one month so that new utility connections can be made. This closure is expected as soon as neighboring properties have been notified directly. Work should conclude prior to the reopening of school, should City Schools of Decatur choose to do so…
Street Repair and Traffic Calming Work Begins June 15
Assuming good weather, H.E.H. Paving, Inc., a contractor operating on behalf of the city, will begin work Monday, June 15 on the following streets: Wilton Drive from Clairemont Avenue to Oakland Street; Greenwood Avenue from West College Avenue to the dead end; and East and West Benson Street from Oakview Road to the dead end. This work includes all necessary milling, patching, resurfacing, repairing of deficient sidewalks, and installation of new speed tables. Also included in the scheduled work is the installation of traffic calming interventions within the Parkwood neighborhood…
Turf Installation on the Square Starts Thursday, April 23
Weather permitting, Phase 2 of the turf installation on the south side of the Old Courthouse Square will begin Thursday, April 23. The work will be performed by Synthetic Turf International of Atlanta, the same firm that installed Phase 1 last year, and is expected to take 3 to 4 weeks…
Decorative Crosswalk Replacement at Clairemont and Ponce de Leon Starts Tuesday, April 14
Weather permitting, replacement of the colorful decorative crosswalk on the speed table at Clairemont and Ponce de Leon will start on Tuesday, April 14. This work is being performed by the product manufacturer at no cost to the City. Approved work hours are 7am–7pm. The installation should take about 3 days…