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Mount Vernon Highway and Long Island Drive Intersection Improvement

Project Description:

The proposed project will improve the safety of the intersection, and operational performance, by adding a traffic signal at Mount Vernon Highway and Long Island Drive, including the driveway of Arlington Cemetery. Currently, the cemetery driveway is offset with Long Island Drive, which overlaps with left-turn movements on Mount Vernon Highway. Long Island Drive sees heavy queuing and long delays at the stop sign at Mount Vernon Highway. Additionally, when vehicles are queued in both lanes of the approach, sight distance for drivers is obstructed.

This project will install a new traffic signal, widen the roadway, and realign the driveway of Arlington Cemetery. There will also be new sidewalks, and upgraded striping and signage.

Public Engagement:

An Open House was held on October 17, 2024, providing an overview of the proposed upgrades to the intersection. Comments were accepted until Thursday, October 31. 

Public Comments and Response

Meeting Materials:

Intersection Sight Distance

Intersection Overview

Intersection Rendering

Welcome Letter

Project Information

Comment Card

Project History:

City of Sandy Springs Transportation and Communications staff met with neighborhood representatives from the Montrose and Grey Walls neighborhoods to discuss concerns regarding the intersection.

Traffic Engineering Study

Traffic Data Analysis

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