Funding OK’d for Holly Springs-Old Canton traffic project

Holly Springs-Old Canton traffic project

Cobb commissioners on Tuesday approved a $690,809 contract for traffic improvements at the intersection of Old Canton Road and Holly Springs Road.

Funding for the project is provided in the 2016 Cobb Special Purpose Local-Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). Glosson was the low bidder against six other companies, and the measure was approved by commissioners on their consent agenda.

A total of $1 million was budgeted for the project, which will include the construction of pedestrian refuge islands, a guardrail, signage and striping at a three-way intersection.

About $170,000 has been spent in initial costs, and another $27,000 will be spent to relocate water lines (to be paid with Cobb Water System funds).

Initially the project called for a roundabout, but that option was removed after feedback from the community and Cobb DOT staff after open house sessions.

What’s shown above is a concept map; to see a larger view click here.

The project is expected to take around six months once construction begins.

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