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SR 400 Express Lanes

Tim Matthews, P.E.MMIP Program Manager

September 3, 2019

22*Information and schedule are subject to change.

SR 400 Express Lanes

• Project limits between the North Springs MARTA Station and McFarland Parkwayo Two express lanes in each

direction between the North Springs MARTA Station and McGinnis Ferry Road

o One express lane in each direction from McGinnis Ferry Road to McFarland Parkway

33*Information and schedule are subject to change.

Environmental Commitments

Public Information Open Houses (PIOHs), February-March 2019• Total attendance: Approx. 1,200• Total comments: 500+• Next steps:

1. FHWA decision on NEPAdocument

2. Public Hearing Open Houses (PHOHs) in mid-2020

44*Information and schedule are subject to change.

Alternatives – Current Status

• Alternatives evaluated, GDOT progressing with Alternative 2o Alternative 2 is NOT final decision

o Federal environmental and funding requirements mandate public comment on alternative at PHOHs in mid-2020

• Georgia DOT will continue to work with City of Sandy Springs and Fulton County Schools to ensure safe and secure highway system for the traveling public and surrounding communities

55*Information and schedule are subject to change.

Northridge Road Alternative 1

66*Information and schedule are subject to change.

Northridge Road Alternative 2

77*Information and schedule are subject to change.

Further Coordination to Finalize Decisions

• GDOT is committed to further coordination with both the City of Sandy Springs and Fulton County Schools to finalize decisions.

• The public will have another opportunity for feedback and commenting at the Public Hearing Open House (PHOH) anticipated in mid-2020

88*Information and schedule are subject to change.

Pitts Road Bridge Construction

• Option 2: Replace existing structure with detour

• Preferred option per public comments• Will not require right-of-way

displacements• Georgia DOT to work with local EMS,

police, and schools on detour strategy• Public Detour Open House (PDOH) to

view and comment on detour proposal

• Option 1: Replace via Staged Construction

• Road remains open during construction

• Will require multiple right-of-way displacements

99*Information and schedule are subject to change.

Pitts Road Bridge Construction

1010*Information and schedule are subject to change.

SR 400 Express Lanes Public Involvement Timeline

2027:Q4 Open to traffic

2017:Environmental process began

2019:Q1 Public Information Open HousesQ4Procurement starts

2019-2020:Right-of-way acquisition

2022:Construction starts

Continuous Community Involvement

2020:Q3Public Hearing Open Houses

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SR 400 Express LanesContact Information

http://www.dot.ga.gov/DS/GEL/SR400Resources Available: Fact Sheet, Air/Noise Fact Sheets, Public Comment Responses

400ExpressLanes@dot.ga.gov

404-556-9816 (project hotline)

1212www.dot.ga.gov/MMIP@GeorgiaDOT @GADeptofTrans @gadeptoftrans

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