Public Meeting for Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Over Chattahoochee River

Originally posted by Wendy Parker 

Sandy Springs, Roswell and the Georgia DOT will hold a public meeting Oct. 29 to detail plans for a proposed bike/pedestrian bridge on State Route 9 over the Chattahoochee River.

The meeting takes place from 5-7 p.m. in Council Chambers of Sandy Springs City Hall, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 500.

The joint project includes $3 million in federal earmarked funds and a 50/50 match between Roswell and Sandy Springs. More per the official release from theCity of Roswell: 

This joint project connects the cities via a shared pedestrian/bicycle bridge over the Chattahoochee River along SR 9, connecting the bridge to the SR 9/Azalea Drive/Riverside Road intersection on the north side of the river. The proposal also connects to the existing sidewalk along the east side of SR 9.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide the public with an opportunity to view project information, ask questions and make comments. The meeting will be informal.

Information from the meeting will be displayed on the City’s website after the meeting is held. 

Comments can be sent to Mark Holmberg, P.E. at mholmberg@heath-lineback.com.