Spalding Drive Widening Project

Project Status

Construction underway

Project Background

During its October 2, 2018, meeting, the Sandy Springs City Council approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with Gwinnett County for road improvements along Spalding Drive connecting Sandy Springs and Gwinnett County. The project will widen Spalding Drive from Winters Chapel Road to River Exchange Drive and includes replacing the existing bridge.

The Spalding Drive Widening Project is part of Gwinnett County’s 2017 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) program. The project will widen Spalding Drive from a two-lane road to a four-lane road from Winters Chapel Road to Holcomb Bridge Road.

The project will be coordinated by Gwinnett County, the City of Peachtree Corners, and the City of Sandy Springs. The total estimated project cost is $10.8 million, with the City’s contribution estimated at $1.8 million.

Project Description

The City included multi-use paths along Spalding Drive as part of the T-SPLOST project. As part of the agreement with Gwinnett County, improvements will include a multi-use path along the south side of Spalding Drive from Winters Chapel Road to River Exchange Drive, and a sidewalk along the north side of Spalding Drive from Winters Chapel Road to River Exchange Drive.

The sidewalks will connect to the existing sidewalks on Holcomb Bridge Road and will provide enhanced connectivity to Crooked Creek Park and surrounding neighborhoods.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is construction expected to last? Will intersection work and widening of Spalding Drive occur simultaneously?

Construction is anticipated to take 24 months, and the current expected completion date is Spring 2022. The proposed project limits include modifications to the intersection of Spalding Drive and Winters Chapel Road/Spalding Lakes Court.

Will the intersection continue to use a traffic signal, and will there be turn signals for all directions?

The Spalding Drive and Winters Chapel Road/Spalding Lakes Court intersection will remain signalized. Dedicated turning phases and arrows will be provided for several, but not all, movements. The signal operation, which is managed by the City of Sandy Springs, may be adjusted after construction activities are complete.

What plans are being made to improve access to and from Spalding Lakes Court?

Improvements include updated signal operations for vehicular traffic, as well as sidewalks and pedestrian signalization.

Will Spalding Drive be closed completely during bridge construction?

No. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout construction activities. There may be shortened turn-lane lengths, sidewalk closures, reduced speed limits, and other accommodations common within construction zones.

How will four lanes of traffic merge into two lanes without major traffic backups?

The westbound inside travel lane between River Exchange Drive and Winters Chapel Road will transition into a dedicated left-turn lane for southbound Winters Chapel Road traffic. Any traffic queuing should occur within this lane, allowing westbound through traffic on Spalding Drive to continue moving.