OXBO ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
STATUS: UNDER CONSTRUCTION FEB 2020 - est. completion 7/21
This project will add a signalized intersection at Highway 9 and Oxbo road. The new intersection will improve multi-modal access across highway 9 by providing a new location for crossing. Additionally the new connection across Oxbo Road at Pleastant Hill to Elm Street will improve access to the mill village historic area for bikes and pedestrians. These two new connections and crossings will help enable new bicycle routes for both recreational and transportation users. One impact in addition new vehicular traffic to the mill area will be possible increased traffic on Mimosa Blvd. Bike Roswell continues to monitor the city's efforts to reduce speed limit on Mimosa Blvd to 25 MPH and will advocate for separate facilities on this important route.
MIMOSA BLVD SPEED LIMIT CHANGE
STATUS: PENDING APPEAL TO GDOT
In order to lower speed limits on a road cities in Georgia must get approval from GDOT the state transportation agency otherwise new speed limits will not be enforceable. In 2019 Roswell applied to have Mimosa Blvd, currently a 30 MPH street changed to a 25 MPH speed limit putting it in line with other historic roads in Roswell such as Green Street, Canton Street and Oak Street. The city was denied the change at the time, but RDOT was charged by council to appeal the process as well as explore what changes may be necessary to get the reduction approved. Bike Roswell has reached out City of Roswell this January for a progress update.
BIG CREEK GREENWAY EXTENSION - CITY OF ALPHARETTA
STATUS: UNDER CONSTRUCTION FEB 2020 - est. completion 6/21
One of the most anticipated projects in the Roswell/Alpharetta area for the last 5+ years has been the extension of the Big Creek Greenway to connect with Forsyth county's greenway section. This was finally approved and construction is scheduled to start by February 2020 and take 16 months to complete. This extension will add 1.77 miles to the existing Roswell/Alpharetta Greenway and is anticipated to provide connection to Ronald Reagan Blvd's existing sidepath trail which will connect users to the new Halcyon development and the Forsyth Big Creek Greenway all along separated multi-use trail.
BIG CREEK GREENWAY EXTENSION - FORSYTH COUNTY
STATUS: UNDER CONSTRUCTION - est. completion 2021
In addition to the above extension by Alpharetta, Forsyth County is also under construction on a 5.7 mile extension of their section of the Big Creek Greenway. Together these will add nearly 8 miles of trail to the Greenway, but more importantly provide a continuous 20+ mile multi-use connection from Roswell's Big Creek Park to Forsyth County's Sawnee Mountain Preserve! All that will be left will be Roswell's commitment to close the gap from the Big Creek Greenway to the Roswell Riverwalk Trail.
RUCKER ROAD WIDENING - ROSWELL SECTION
STATUS: UNDER CONSTRUCTION - Completion SPRING 2020
This project will add 8' multi-use paths on Roswell's portion of Rucker Road. Unfortunately this project provides no on street bicycle facilities apart from a 2' shoulder. The provided path however will greatly improve connectivity in this area as will connect to the Alpharetta portion of the Rucker Road improvement which also includes multi-use paths, roundabouts, and other traffic calming and pedestrian improvements. For status update on the Alpharetta portion of the project, which is expected to be completed in May of 2020, click here to view on their site.
Combined these projects will create a more than 2 mile connection between Roswell and Alpharetta for multi-modal travel.
MIMOSA BLVD SPEED LIMIT CHANGE
STATUS: PENDING APPEAL TO GDOT
In order to lower speed limits on a road cities in Georgia must get approval from GDOT the state transportation agency otherwise new speed limits will not be enforceable. In 2019 Roswell applied to have Mimosa Blvd, currently a 30 MPH street changed to a 25 MPH speed limit putting it in line with other historic roads in Roswell such as Green Street, Canton Street and Oak Street. The city was denied the change at the time, but RDOT was charged by council to appeal the process as well as explore what changes may be necessary to get the reduction approved. Bike Roswell has reached out City of Roswell this January for a progress update.
BIG CREEK PARKWAY (TSPLOST PROJECT)
STATUS: FUNDED VIA TSPLOST - PHASE 1 (YELLOW) construction estimated to start SPRING of 2020
This project was recently altered to accomodate a new bridge at the Holcomb Bridge Road and Georgia 400 interchange. For full details on the status of this project, the TSPLOST and the associated scope changes of the Big Creek Parkway project see the below link to City of Roswell's official page on the project.
HISTORIC GATEWAY PROJECT (TSPLOST PROJECT)
STATUS: FUNDED VIA TSPLOST AND GDOT - EARLIEST POSSIBLE COMPLETION 2026
The Historic Gateway Project will remove reversible lanes along Highway 9 from Riverside/Azalea intersection to the Square. In addition to removing the reversible lanes by converting to 4 total lanes (2 in each direction) the project includes a bicycle and pedestrian improvements along the route, multiple roundabouts. On Riverside a new roundabout will be added and the project will eliminate the signalized intersection for cyclists traveling on the popular Riverside/Azalea bike route and instead pass under Atlanta Street. While this project does NOT include on street bicycle facilities on Highway 9, it does include multi-use access from Riverside to the Square which will greatly improve mobility options in this area.
CHATTAHOOCHEE HWY 9 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
STATUS: PENDING ADDITIONAL FUNDING
While this project was originally fully funded with a 3 million dollar federal earmark the project has lanquished for more than a decade and now requires additional funding for construction. The City of Roswell applied for an ARC grant to receive additional funds and if approved project may begin construction in "near" future. This project is intended to tie into the future Historic Gateway project upgrades and the City of Sandy Springs future trail plans.
ROSWELL RIVERWALK TRAIL EXTENSION
STATUS: COMPLETED
City of Roswell has completed the final phase of the Roswell Riverwalk Trail System after nearly 20 years! This final phase will connect the existing terminus of the trail at the Chattahoochee Nature Center to Cobb County line where it will connect to existing additional trail mileage and bike lanes! These trails on Lower Roswell Road will now mean Roswell residents can move car free from Riverside Park and the Vickery Creek Chattahoochee Unit entrance to the CRNRA #goldbranchunit and #HydeFarm in Cobb. All together these trails will create an approximately 7 mile connection through Roswell and Cobb county for multi-modal transportation and recreation!
SUN VALLEY ROAD EXTENSION (PHASE 1)
STATUS: COMPLETED
This is the first phase of a project connecting the existing Sun Valley Drive at Alpharetta Hwy (Hwy 9) with the existing Warsaw Road at Mansell Road. Other proposed improvements consist of a multi-use trail, sidewalk, bike lanes, pedestrian crossings and intersection improvements. The Sun Valley Extension is now completed and open for use! Potential future phases would include connecting to Old Ellis. Additional details can be found here: https//www.northfultoncid.com/oldellis
HARDSCRABBLE ROAD COMPLETE STREET (GREEN LOOP)
STATUS: COMPLETED
This Complete Street project provides a 10-foot multi-use path, 4 -foot bicycle lanes, and a 5-foot sidewalk along the Hardscrabble Road corridor from the Roswell High School entrance to the entrance of Sweet Apple Elementary School. Landscaping for project should be completed in 2020.