CSX will close the McDonough St. railroad crossing Mon., Feb. 2 and Tues., Feb. 3 for railroad tie maintenance. The Candler St. crossing will be closed Tues., Feb. 3 and Wed., Feb. 4. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians will be directed to detours at either the East Lake Drive or Commerce Drive underpasses. For more information, contact Project Civil Engineer Jennings Bell at 404-370-4104 or CSX Railroad at 877-835-5279.
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Railroad crossing closures next week
Posted in Transportation on January 30, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Phase V Downtown Decatur Streetscape improvements
Posted in Transportation, tagged Church St, Decatur, Decatur City Commission, Fire station, N McDonough, sidewalks, Streetscape, streetscape improvements, trees on January 16, 2015 | 7 Comments »
The City Commission has awarded the contract for construction of Phase V of the Downtown Decatur Streetscape Improvements to the low bidder, GS Construction of Lawrenceville. Construction is expected to start in February.
The project will provide new streetscape improvements in the following areas:
East Trinity Place:
- South side only between North McDonough Street and Church Street.
- Both sides between Church Street and Decatur Fire Station No. 1.
Church Street:
- Both sides between East Howard Avenue and East Trinity Place.
The work includes new sidewalks, street trees, lighting and street furniture. When the project is near completion, both streets will be milled and resurfaced.
Depending on the weather, the project will take 9 – 12 months. While there will be some inconvenience throughout construction, access to businesses is to be maintained throughout the project, except for short periods when a sidewalk or driveway is being removed or replaced. The city will have an on-site project manager to answer questions, help with construction issues and provide information about the project.
We appreciate everyone’s patience in finally getting this project started and look forward to a productive 2015.
Water update, sinkhole update
Posted in Transportation, tagged Decatur, Northern Ave, sinkhole, water, water main on January 16, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
Water pressure appears to be restored throughout the City of Decatur after yesterday’s water main break. Thankfully there was no need for a boil advisory. CSD students returned to school today at the regular time.
The sinkhole on Northern Ave will be fixed by this evening and the road will then re-open to all traffic.
Update on railroad crossing closures
Posted in Transportation, tagged Atlanta Ave, CSX, Jennings Bell, Railroad on January 9, 2015 | Leave a Comment »
CSX is expected to begin maintenance on the Atlanta Avenue railroad crossing the week of Jan. 19 for railroad tie maintenance. It will be closed for 2-3 days. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians will be directed to detours at either the East Lake Drive or Commerce Drive underpasses. Work on the Candler Drive and McDonough Street intersections has been delayed further and a start date for these have not been confirmed. For more information, contact Project Civil Engineer Jennings Bell at 404-370-4104 or CSX Railroad at 877-835-5279.
Sinkhole at Northern Ave & W Ponce
Posted in Transportation, tagged Decatur, Northern Ave, Ponce de Leon Ave, sinkhole, W Ponce de Leon Ave on December 29, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
A large sinkhole has developed on Northern Ave. in the southbound lane at the intersection with W Ponce de Leon Ave. It is barricaded and the street is mostly blocked. Drivers cannot exit Northern Ave. onto W Ponce and should use an alternate route such as Montgomery to Fairview. Please avoid this intersection until further notice.
Oakhurst streetscape improvements update
Posted in Transportation, tagged Decatur, Oakhurst, Solarium, Streetscape on December 18, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Starting in front of the Solarium, streetscapes contractor CMES, Inc. will begin removal and replacement of the sidewalk along the north side of West Hill Street, then break for the holidays on December 24. Work will resume on January 5.
Sidewalks on West Hill Street will be followed by construction of a small retaining wall and new sidewalks on the east side of Oakview Road. Temporary crosswalks will be placed across West Hill Street and Oakview Road while the new sidewalks are under construction. Below is a map showing the first phase of construction around the south and west perimeter of the Old Scottish Rite Hospital property. 
Update on bike/pedestrian crossing around Trinity Triangle
Posted in Transportation, tagged cyclist, Decatur, Design Environment and Construction, pedestrian, Public Works, Trinity Triangle on December 18, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
As many are aware, bike and pedestrian access along the PATH trail along E. Howard has been rerouted for the last couple of months due to construction at the Trinity Triangle site. At this time, the City of Decatur is pleased to announce that bike and pedestrian access will be restored to this corridor with a new crossing on E. Trinity Place.
Here’s how it works: The new crossing is located between the construction site (west) and the triangle where N. Candler Street meets E. Howard (east). Look for the pedestrian crossing beacon and the street paint. Cyclists and pedestrians traveling east on the PATH Trail or north across E. College Avenue may now cross E. Trinity Place at a new temporary crossing. Cyclists and pedestrians traveling west across E. Trinity Place may now safely make their way across E. College Avenue or west on the PATH Trail.
Be careful! The crossing is well marked, but since it is a new location a bit closer to the railroad crossing, all cyclists, pedestrians and motorists should exercise caution.
The Decatur Police Department and Public Works Department will monitor use of the crossing. Updates will be provided as the project continues. This bike and pedestrian access is considered temporary because use of the new sidewalk is subject to construction phasing at the Trinity Triangle site through 2015.
For more information contact Design, Environment & Construction Division Director John Maximuk at 678.553.6570.
Utility work on E Ponce starts Dec. 17
Posted in Transportation, tagged Decatur, E. Ponce de Leon Ave., georgia power, sidewalk, sidewalk closure, utility work on December 12, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
A section of sidewalk on E Ponce de Leon Ave will be closed next week due to Georgia Power utility work. The area impacted is between 225 E Ponce and N Candler St. (see map below). The work is scheduled to start Wed., Dec. 17 and to last for three days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. only.
Watch Out for Weekend Construction Work
Posted in Transportation on December 11, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Road work and construction activity is planned for this weekend along East Trinity Place between College Avenue and Church Street. Traffic delays are likely in this area, so you may want to plan another route if you are traveling through Decatur.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Design, Environment and Construction Division at 404-370-4104.
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Trinity Triangle Construction Project, Saturday, December 13
- Foundation work will be conducted between 6:30am – 5pm.
- Additional weekend work is anticipated over the next 1-2 months.
Street Painting at Fire Station #1, Saturday & Sunday, December 13-14
- The street in front of the station will be brightly painted to discourage vehicles from blocking the driveway used by emergency vehicles.
- A single lane of traffic in each direction will be open throughout the work.
Oakhurst Streetscape Improvements work next week
Posted in Transportation, tagged Oakhurst, streetscape improvements, trees on December 6, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Oakhurst streetscape contractor CMES will continue preliminary construction activities and will begin removal of several trees in the project area on December 8. Three large trees to be removed have been repeatedly damaged by utility line clearance. Other trees to be removed are in areas that will be impacted by new, wider sidewalks and more generous outdoor dining areas. Because the off-street parking lot at Harmony Park will be removed to increase the size of the park, one large tree will be removed to provide an area for replacement angled parking.Changes to the landscape are always dramatic. However, new trees will be planted throughout the project area as part of the streetscape improvements, including large shade trees where not in conflict with overhead utilities.
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