Roberts Drive Multi-Use Side Path

Project Description

The proposed project would construct approximately 2.2 miles of shared-use side path along the south side of Roberts Drive, from Dunwoody Place to Roswell Road.

The project is planned in two phases.

Phase 1 begins at Dunwoody Place and travels north to the new Roberts Drive bridge over State Route 400. The phase continues past the bridge to a midblock crossing near Summer Crossing.

Phase 2 begins at the midblock crossing and continues north to Roswell Road.

The goal of the project is to create a safer and more comfortable walking and biking environment while improving connectivity to parks and greenspace throughout Sandy Springs.

Project Status

Phase 1 Design

On May 19, the Sandy Springs City Council approved the awarded contract to AtkinsRéalis. The contract has been fully executed, and the project kick-off meeting was held in early July. The Notice to Proceed has been issued to the consultant on July 15, 2026 and survey and environmental field work began in August 2026.

The project will be funded through a partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation, (GDOT) with GDOT covering 80% of the design costs and the City (TSPLOST 2021) funding the remaining 20%.

Prior Public Engagement (Scoping Study)

A public open house was held on Monday, October 28, at Sandy Springs Middle School, located at 8750 Pride Place.

Comments were accepted through Monday, November 11, and submitted by:

• Completing the digital comment card
• Emailing comments to communications@sandyspringsga.gov

Meeting Materials

• Welcome Letter
• Comment Card
• Project Information
• Open House Boards

Project History

Roberts Drive Scoping Report

Existing sidewalks are primarily located adjacent to developed residential and commercial areas. However, many gaps remain within the sidewalk network, requiring pedestrians to travel along roadway shoulders in some locations.

The Roberts Drive corridor is primarily residential and includes single-family homes, townhomes, and apartment communities.

Commercial properties are concentrated near Roswell Road, while the southern end of the corridor near Dunwoody Place is primarily composed of single-story office buildings.