PROJECT UPDATES: SUMMER ROAD PAVING GETS UNDERWAY, GEORGETOWN PARK OPENS WITH CELEBRATION, AND BROOK RUN PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Dunwoody Construction Project Updates for 6/109/14
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Brook Run Building Demolition Nearing Completion
Main Street Project Readies for Lane Shift
Dunwoody Nature Center Gets “Decked” Out
Chamblee Dunwoody Road Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvements
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Dunwoody, Ga. June 10, 2014 – The City of Dunwoody
is currently engaged in several beneficial and exciting infrastructure
projects in different phases of active development and construction.
2014 Citywide Paving Plans:
In June and July the city plans to conduct paving and repair work on the following streets:
| Street | From | To | Length | Work |
| Perimeter Center Pl. | Perimeter Center W. | Meadow Lane Rd. | 1911 | Mill, Patch And Overlay 2.5" |
| Tamassee Ct. | N Peachtree Rd. | End | 723 | Deep Patch And Pave |
| Luray Ct. | Luray Dr. | End | 964 | Deep Patch And Pave |
| Front Royal Ct. | Luray Dr. | End | 337 | Deep Patch And Pave |
| Cherring Ln. | Peeler Rd. | Cherring Dr. | 1238 | Deep Patch And Pave |
| Cherring Dr. | Peeler Rd. | Tilly Mill Rd | 1666 | Deep Patch And Pave |
| Verdon Ct. | Verdon Dr. | End | 241 | Deep Patch And Pave |
| Bordeau Ct. | Verdon Dr. | End | 590 | Deep Patch And Pave |
| Vermack Ridge | Vermack Rd. | End | 1112 | Deep Patch And Pave |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. | Cotillion Dr. | Peeler Rd. | 3426 | Patching & Crack Sealing |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. | Roberts Dr. | Spalding Dr. | | Crack Seal |
The city also has funded paving of the following streets in this year’s budget:
| Street | From | To | Length | Work |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. | Cambridge Dr. | Valley View Dr. | 3277 | Mill, Patch And Overlay 1.5" |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. | Valley View Rd. | Womack Rd | 2215 | Mill, Patch And Overlay 2" |
| Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. | Womack Rd. | Roberts Dr. | 3997 | Mill, Patch And Overlay 2" |
| Center Dr. | Chamblee Dunwoody | End | 561 | Mill, Patch And Overlay 2" |
| Dunwoody Village Pkwy | Chamblee Dunwoody Rd. | South End | 450 | Mill, Patch And Overlay 2" |
| Mount Vernon Rd. | Ashford Dunwoody Rd. | Chamblee Dunwoody | 1450 | Mill, Patch And Overlay 2.5" |
| Mount Vernon Rd. | Chamblee Dunwoody | Vernon Oaks Dr. | 4143 | Mill, Patch And Overlay 1.5" |
| Nandina Ln. | Chamblee Dunwoody | Mount Vernon Rd. | 636 | Mill, Patch And Overlay 2" |
Dunwoody
is coordinating the paving of the following streets in conjunction with
a water main replacement project by DeKalb County on Mount Vernon Road
and Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Due to the timing of the water main
replacement project, Mount Vernon Road, Chamblee Dunwoody Road and the
side streets listed above will likely be paved in the spring of 2015
following the completion of the utility work.
Since
2009, the City has invested over $5,000,000 in repaving its roads.
Each year, approximately 70 percent of the funding is directed towards
high traffic volume roads. The remaining 30 percent is applied to the
lowest rated neighborhood streets based on the pavement condition
assessment. Since 2009 the City has made significant improvement in the
condition of its main thoroughfares with the percentage in good to
excellent condition increasing from 45 percent to 60 percent.
Georgetown Park Opens With A Flourish
On May 17, the city celebrated the grand opening of
the new Georgetown Park.
The opening of the city’s newest park was attended by more than 200
visitors who were treated to games, food truck cuisine, a bounce house,
fair hair, face painting and the live music from two Dunwoody-based
bands, Missing Cat and Array.
Mayor
and City Council members were on hand to cut the ribbon at the new park
and community members of all ages visited the park square, pavilion
area, children’s playground, and strolled along the Dunwoody Trailway
within the park linking the pavilion area and playground.
Numerous
trees, flowering shrubs, and water-saving grasses have been installed
and new amenities, including new decorative street lights, benches, and
garbage receptacles, are in place for visitors use and enjoyment.
Decorative
brick work and special lighting create a visual and aural ambiance
along the fountain area and the two new bocce ball courts off the
Georgetown Park pavilion area are ready for games and play. The city
welcomes everyone to come out and enjoy everything Georgetown Park has
to offer.
Brook Run Trail Nearing Final Stretch
Work
on the latest segment of the Brook Run Park multi-use trail is about 75
percent complete. Weather permitting, the city anticipates
construction crews will finish the 1.3 mile addition to the multi-use
trail at Brook Run Park
by the end of July.
The city and its arborist carefully planned the trail’s centerline placement to help reduce the overall number of impacted trees. Over
the past month crews have poured concrete for the remaining segments of
the 12-foot wide multi-use trail and will soon begin preparations for
the installation of decorative benches and waste/recycling receptacles
along the trail route for beautification and convenience.
City
inspectors continue close monitoring of all construction activity and
work to ensure compliance with Georgia Environmental Protection Division
requirements regarding erosion and sediment control.
The
latest phase of the 12-foot wide multi-use trail will help open access
to areas of the park which often are not frequented by park visitors.
The new trail section also will connect with the existing 0.7 mile trail
to create a two mile, 12-foot wide concrete multi-use trail loop within
Brook Run Park. As future phases are completed in the coming years,
the Dunwoody Trailway will run from Brook Run Park to Chamblee Dunwoody
Road and will cover 3.3 total miles.
Dunwoody Nature Center Gets “Decked” Out
Visitors
to the Dunwoody Nature Center will be pleasantly surprised at the
progress being made in the construction of the expanded classroom space
and the public restroom facility. These two new additions are expected
to be complete in late June.
By
expanding the facility’s classroom space, camp attendees and program
participants will take part in an enhanced visitor experience. Once the
deck is complete, guests attending lectures, classes, programs and
special events will be able to enjoy the new deck overlooking the
restored meadow.
In
addition, the new restroom facility, which will be available to the
public at all times during park hours, will help the Nature Center
accommodate larger crowds and better facilitate frequent high volume
traffic such as school field trips of 100+ visitors during the fall and
spring.
Brook Run Building Demolition
The
old, unused two single-story buildings, just south of the Veteran’s
Memorial and Children’s Playground area situated near the front of Brook
Run Park, are in the final stages of being demolished. The buildings
have been torn down to create space for the potential future development
of additional park amenities. The origination of these new amenities
comes from the Parks and Open Space Master Plan which included using the space for restroom facilities, sand volleyball, tennis and basketball courts.
During
the demolition process, the contractor discovered the presence of
asbestos materials in the foundation. Demolition crews promptly worked
with city staff to remove the asbestos-contaminated materials and clean
the exposed area pursuant to the Environmental Protection Agency’s
strict guidelines.
The demolition is expected to be complete in time for the opening of the latest section of the Brook Run Trail.
Dunwoody Village Main Street Project Readies for Lane Shift
Construction
crews continue to make progress on the Dunwoody Village Main Street
project. The new stormwater drains along the south side of the
thoroughfare are now complete and crews will be finishing up curbing and
driveway entrances on the south side over the next two weeks. This
will be followed by paving work on the south side. After completion of
the south side paving, crews will then shift to commence work on the
north side, moving traffic to the south side of the thoroughfare.
The
timing of the traffic signals at either end of the parkway (at both
Chamblee Dunwoody Road and at Mount Vernon Road) has been adjusted to
fixed cycles until the construction is completed. Once work at these
intersections is complete, the signals will be re-set to operate via the
inductive-loop traffic detector sensors typically installed at
signalized intersections.
The shops, restaurants, and businesses located in the Village Parkway area will remain accessible throughout construction.
The
city worked closely with the businesses in Dunwoody Village and
continues to conduct proactive outreach and communication on the
project. Main Street project information materials, including a store
front project poster and point of sale flyers to display adjacent to
registers, are available free of charge for Village businesses by
contacting Bob Mullen at 678-382-6881 or bob.mullen@dunwoodyga.gov .
Chamblee Dunwoody Road Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvements
The
city held a Public Information Open House Meeting on June 5 to discuss
the proposed pedestrian and bicycle improvements along Chamblee Dunwoody
Road. More than 50 residents and community members attended the
meeting to find out more information on the project, ask questions and
better understand the planned improvements.
The
Chamblee Dunwoody Road corridor lacks on-street bicycle lanes and the
sidewalk is only available on the west side of the road beginning at
Valley View Road and continuing to Womack Road. The proposed pedestrian
and bicycle improvements along Chamblee Dunwoody Road aim to remedy
these deficiencies by widening the road to accommodate bicycle lanes in
both directions and a sidewalk on the east side of the road.
As outlined by the City of Dunwoody's Comprehensive Transportation Plan,
the city has adopted a "Complete Streets" policy, which outlines the
need for choice, connectivity, and community by providing access for all
transportations including pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, as
well as cars along major routes through the city.
The
primary goal of this project is to connect the city’s residential areas
to the commercial and municipal amenities that are offered. However, a
secondary result will be improving the visibility to the south for
westbound drivers on Womack Road. Opening up the sidewalk at this
intersection will allow the city to remove the right turn on red
restriction on Womack.
Where
we are able, the city strives will make such improvements in
conjunction with other capital improvement projects. These improvements
will be done in conjunction with the proposed replacement of DeKalb
County's water main and the city's scheduled resurfacing of Chamblee
Dunwoody Road.
Questions and concerns may be sent to Mindy Sanders at mindy.sanders@dunwoodyga.gov.
