As signal timing work continues on College Avenue at the McDonough and Candler intersections and residents familiarize themselves with the new configuration, we’ve had some questions about the flashing yellow lights that now appear for left turns…
Railroad Crossings
New Signals Activated on College Avenue: Performance issues being addressed
As everyone has noticed, the new traffic signals at McDonough and Candler are finally being activated. The process, which will result in safer intersections for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists, has not been a smooth one. We apologize for the inconvenience many of you have experienced…
Traffic Signal Improvements at McDonough and Candler Ready for Completion
New equipment required for the completion of upgraded College Avenue traffic signals at McDonough and Candler Streets will be installed beginning this week. The technology involved is innovative and will greatly improve safety and convenience for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. Weather permitting, the work is expected to take 2-3 weeks…
East Trinity Place and East Howard Avenue to be Resurfaced Thursday, August 17
Weather permitting, East Trinity Place between Fire Station No. 1 and the CSX rail line (as well as a short segment of East Howard Avenue) will be resurfaced on Thursday, August 17. This will conclude the street repaving associated with the Railroad Crossing Improvement at Candler and McDonough…
Downtown RR Crossing Paving and Streetscape Improvements Continue This Week
Street re-surfacing in downtown Decatur is expected continue on Wednesday, August 2, and Thursday, August 3. This work will be limited to the intersection at College Avenue and South McDonough Street and possibly the intersection of East Trinity Place, East Howard Avenue and North Candler Street…
Downtown Streets to be Resurfaced Beginning Monday, July 24
Weather permitting, several downtown Decatur streets will be repaved beginning Monday, July 24, following completion of the present milling work concluding — ideally — on Friday, July 21.
This is an ambitious effort and is being done to complete as much work as possible before the City Schools reconvene on August 1. It’s expected the work will take 2-3 days…
Make Plans Now: RR Crossing Closures at McDonough and Candler Begin Monday, June 19
As tentatively announced in this previous post, effective the morning of Monday, June 19, CSX will begin rebuilding their crossings at Candler and McDonough Streets.
Site work will continue uninterrupted until its completion which is projected to take roughly seven days. Both crossings will be closed and will remain closed for the duration. Adjacent streets such as College Avenue will be unaffected.
Completion could be delayed due to rain. Stay tuned here for updates if an extension proves necessary…
Plan Ahead: CSX Overhaul of Two Downtown Rail Crossings Begins June 19
Details are still being finalized but now’s the time to start planning ahead: Effective the morning of Monday, June 19, CSX will begin rebuilding their crossings at Candler and McDonough Streets.
Work will continue uninterrupted until its completion which is projected to take roughly seven days. Both intersections will be closed and will remain closed until the work is finished…
Paving and Grading Continues at Howard and McDonough on Saturday, March 11
The intersection at McDonough and Howard will be closed again on Saturday, March 11 to complete the grading and resurfacing associated with the reconstruction of the railroad crossing. This will allow the pavement to be raised to provide a gentler slope on the north side of the crossing and an accessible path for persons in wheelchairs or those using strollers. Parts of the PATH Foundation’s Stone Mountain Trail near the crossing will be closed to bicycle traffic as well…