Transportation Improvement Program
Cobb County residents approved a referendum for a one-cent sales tax on September 20, 2005. Additional funding will be collected using a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (1%) between January 2006 and December 2011. The money raised from the sales tax will be used to fund transportation improvement projects in the city of Marietta and Cobb County.
Schedule Update (Dec 2009)
SPLOST Update (July 2009)
SPLOST Project Map
2009 Construction Projects
Road
Conditions Map
Project Descriptions
Select a project from the menu below for detailed information:
Completed Projects |
Upcoming Projects
Completed Projects
- Gramling Street at Powder Springs Road Right Turn Lane
- Powder Springs Road at S. Marietta Parkway Right Turn Lane
- 2006 Sidewalk Construction, Phase 1
- 2006 Street Resurfacing Project
- 2007 Street Resurfacing Project
- Roselane Street at Sessions Street Intersection Improvement
- General Streets and Drainage Improvements, Phase 1
Upcoming Projects
- Roswell Street (Waddell Street to Lakewood Drive) - Capacity improvements - 4 lanes
- Bridge Rehabilitation
- Advanced Traffic Management System Expansion
Kennesaw Mountain to Chattahoochee River Multi-Use Trail and Marietta Multi-Use
Trails
This project consists of several multi-use trail segments including:
- Tower Road to N. Marietta Parkway
- Marietta Station Walk to S. Marietta Parkway
- Pedestrian Bridge over S. Marietta Parkway
- West Dixie Avenue to S. Cobb Drive
The trail segments are proposed to be 10 feet wide
off-street facilities. The project is partially funded by State Transportation
Funds.
The following maps were on display at the public information meeting held on
October 28, 2008:
2008 Street Resurfacing Project
The third in a series of proposed street resurfacing projects will commence in
July 2008. The Georgia DOT Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) resurfacing will
be implemented by the GDOT in 2008. The following streets are currently included
in each program.
2008 SPLOST Funded Resurfacing List
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Street Name |
From |
To |
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Lees Trace
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Manning Road
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Trailwood Lane
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Kirkpatrick Drive
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Whitlock Avenue
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Walnut Drive
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Woodvalley Drive
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Hickory Dr
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Walnut Drive
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Chestnut Hill Road
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Powder Sprgs Rd
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Lake Drive
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Campbell Hill Street
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Sessions Street
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Radium St.
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Camp Street
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Maple Ave
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Autrey
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Maple Avenue
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Kennesaw Ave
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Pamela St
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Ridge Avenue
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Polk Str
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Stewart Ave
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Brown Avenue
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Whitlock Avenue
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End
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Woods Drive
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Rigby St
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Lawrence St
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West Dixie Avenue
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Powder Sprgs Rd
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W. Atlanta Str
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Latimer Street
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W. Atlanta Str
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Welch Str
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Riverside Drive
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Marian Str
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End
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Marian Street
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Seminole Drive
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Riverside Dr
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Parkview Drive
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Aviation Rd
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N. Park Drive
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South Park Drive
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Victory Dr
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Aviation Rd
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Merritt Road
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N. Marietta Pkwy
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City Limits
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Polk Street
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Burnt Hickory Rd
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S. Marietta Pkwy
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Stewart Avenue
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Mountain View Rd
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Mountain View Dr
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Seminole Drive
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Cherokee Street
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Cobb Parkway
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Canton Road
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Cherokee Street
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Sawyer Road
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Cogburn Avenue
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Tower Road
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Roselane St
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Idlewyld Drive
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Trailwood Lane
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End
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Pauline Drive
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Polk Street
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Stewart Circle
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Fairground Street
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S. Cobb Drive
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1100' North
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2008 LARP Resurfacing List
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Street Name |
From |
To |
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Bellemeade Drive
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Powder Springs Road
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Olley Creek Bridge
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Pamela Street
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Polk Street
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Stewart Avenue
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Webb Industrial Drive
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Industrial Park Drive
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End
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Frances Avenue
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Church Street
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End
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Freys Gin Road
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Roswell Street
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Cobb Parkway
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Nancy Street
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Roselane Street
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St. Joseph Way
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Beaver Street
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Roswell Street
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Washington Avenue
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Gramling Street at Powder Springs Road Right Turn Lane
This project consists of construction of a westbound right turn lane on
Gramling Street at Powder Springs Road.
Powder
Springs Road at S. Marietta Parkway Right Turn Lane
This project consists of
construction of a northbound right turn lane on Powder Springs Road at S.
Marietta Parkway.
Roswell Street (Olive Street to Fairground Street)
This project consists of
improving Roswell Street from Olive Street to Fairground Street to provide two
eastbound lanes and two westbound lanes.
Roswell Street (Victory Drive to Cobb Parkway)
This project consists of
improving Roswell Street to provide four lanes with an 18-feet wide landscaped
median, 8-feet wide sidewalks, street trees, and pedestrian level street lights
from Victory Drive to Cobb Parkway.
Roswell Street Streetscapes
This project consists of
pedestrian oriented improvement along Roswell Street from Park Street to the
Square. The project includes improved sidewalks, street trees and street lights.
N. Fairground Street (Allgood Road to N. Marietta
Parkway)
This project consists of
improving N. Fairground Street to provide four lanes with an 18-feet wide
landscaped median and 8-feet wide sidewalks from Allgood Road to N. Marietta
Parkway. The project includes modifying the intersection of Allgood Road at N.
Fairground St. to improve the vertical alignment and establish a through
movement from Allgood Road southbound to N. Fairground Street southbound.
Roundabout Exhibit
N.
Fairground Street (N. Marietta Parkway to S. Marietta Parkway)
This project consists of
improving N. Fairground Street to provide four lanes with an 18-feet wide
landscaped median. The project also includes 6-feet wide sidewalks on both sides
of the road. The project will also include Gateway improvements at the
intersections with S. Marietta Parkway and Roswell Street.
Sidewalk
and Multi-Use Trail Construction
Design is complete for Phase 2 and right of way
acquisition is in progress. Phase 2 will be constructed after the right of way
has been acquired. Phase 2 includes proposed sidewalk extensions along the
following routes:
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Street Name |
From |
To |
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Dodd Street |
Trade Center Pkwy |
Roswell Street |
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Frasier Circle |
Park Street |
Park Street |
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Fort Street |
Woods Drive |
N. Fairground St. |
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St. Anne's Road (east side) |
Kennesaw Avenue |
St. Mary's Lane |
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Whitlock Avenue |
Windsor Drive |
Dallas Circle (western intersection) |
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Roswell Road |
Cobb Parkway |
Powers Ferry Road |
Powder
Springs Road Streetscapes
This project consists of improving Powder Springs Road
from S. Marietta Parkway to the proposed Powder Springs Road Connector
intersection to include 4 lanes with a landscaped median, 8' sidewalks, street
lights, streets trees, and other streetscape elements. A Public Information
Meeting to present the project concept and to obtain comments from interested
citizens was conducted in May 2007. The first phase of the project will extend
from Chestnut Hill Road to Sandtown Road.
Roselane
Street at Sessions Street Intersection Improvement
This project consists of
improving the intersection of Roselane Street and Sessions Street since the
closure of the Roselane Street railroad crossing at Kennesaw Avenue. The
reconfigured intersection will provide for more efficient transition between the
two streets while providing improved pedestrian facilities that will tie in to
the future multi-use trail proposed in this vicinity.
Lower Roswell Road at Roswell Road
This project consists of construction of a median and improved turn lanes into the Southern Polytechnic State University campus main entrance on S. Marietta Parkway. The project includes a new traffic signal at the campus entrance. The project is being coordinated with the SPSU master plan improvements.
Wylie Road Sidewalks
This project consists of construction of a sidewalk along a portion of the east side of Wylie Road (between Augusta Drive and New Hope Road).
Franklin Road (S. Marietta Parkway to Delk Road)
This project consists of improving Franklin Road from S. Marietta Parkway to Twin Brooks Drive to provide four 11 ft. lanes with a median and 8 ft. sidewalks on both sides of the road. In addition, the project includes intersection and sidewalk improvements at Delk Road.
View Map - Franklin Rd between S. Marietta Pkwy and Twin Brooks Dr
View Map - Franklin Rd at Delk Rd
Franklin Road at Delk Road
This project consists of construction of right turn lanes on the northbound and southbound approaches to Delk Road. This project will be designed and constructed with the Franklin Road Improvements from S. Marietta Parkway to Delk Road project.
Kennesaw Avenue
This project consists of reconstructing Kennesaw Avenue from Tower Road to the CSX Railroad right of way. The proposed project includes replacement and repair of the existing curb and gutter and sidewalks, improving the existing storm drainage system, and milling and resurfacing the existing pavement. The roadway is not proposed to be widened or realigned. This project will be coordinated with the replacement of the Kennesaw Avenue bridge over Noses Creek.
Kennesaw Avenue bridge over Noses Creek
This project consists of construction of a new bridge to replace the existing bridge on Kennesaw Avenue over Noses Creek. The proposed bridge dimensions will include sufficient width to accommodate two lanes with minimum shoulders and a 6 ft. wide sidewalk on the west side of the roadway. The roadway may be closed to through traffic during construction of the new bridge. This project will be completed with the Kennesaw Avenue Improvements project.
Powder Springs Road Multi-Use Path (CO-AR-BP215)
This project consists of constructing a 10' wide off-road, multi-use bicycle and pedestrian side path along the eastern side of Powder Springs Road from Chestnut Hill Road to County Services Parkway. The proposed project includes the provision of bike racks, bicycle signage, pedestrian lighting, and pedestrian crossings at several intersections along the corridor. The proposed multi-use path improvements will be coordinated with the streetscapes project currently being designed between Chestnut Hill Road and Garrison Road.
S. Marietta Parkway Streetscapes and Multi-Use Trail
This project consists of improving S. Marietta Parkway between Powder Springs Street and the Kennesaw Avenue Overpass to provide a multi-use trail, decorative sidewalks, decorative streetlights, and an audible pedestrian crossing at Whitlock Avenue.
Lake Drive at S. Marietta Parkway
This project consists of construction of a southbound right turn lane on Lake Drive at S. Marietta Parkway to provide dedicated lanes for left turn and right turn movements onto S. Marietta Parkway. The turn lanes are proposed to be approximately 150 feet long. In addition, the project includes expanded curb radii at the intersection to allow for turning movements by large trucks. The project also includes installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection.
Church Street at N. Marietta Parkway
This project consists of construction of a southbound left turn lane on Church Street to eastbound N. Marietta Parkway. The new turn lane on Church Street is proposed to extend from the Old Page Street right of way to N. Marietta Parkway.
Lawrence Street
This project consists of widening existing lanes on Lawrence Street from Cole Street to Fairground Street. The proposed project includes replacement of the existing curb and gutter and sidewalks, improving the existing storm drainage system, and milling and resurfacing the existing pavement. The roadway is proposed to be widened to a minimum width of 24 feet (back of curb to back of curb).
Atlanta Street
This project consists of minimal improvements to Atlanta Street between Waterman Street and Anderson Street to provide two northbound through lanes on Atlanta Street.
Tower Road
Tower Road between Church Street and the rail road overpass will be improved to
a 4 lane roadway with landscaped median and sidewalks. The project also
includes turn lane improvements on Church Street and Cherokee Streets, a new
road connection between White Street and Campbell Hill Street that will align
with the new signalized intersection at Kennestone Hospital and Plaza Way on
Tower Road. Once the newly aligned Campbell Hill Road and Marble Mill Road are
constructed the unused portions of White Street and Campbell Hill Street will be
closed. This project also includes the realignment of North Avenue and Cogburn
Avenue into a single intersection and lowering of 2 hills on Tower Road for
increased visibility. Construction is scheduled to begin Fall 2009 and expected
to last through 2010. A project map and letter size route map of the proposed
road improvements are below:
General Streets and Drainage Improvements
The current project includes extension of the westbound right turn lane on Polk Street at Burnt Hickory Road.
S. Marietta Parkway at SPSU Campus
This project consists of construction of a median and improved turn lanes into the Southern Polytechnic State University campus main entrance on S. Marietta Parkway. The project includes a new traffic signal at the campus entrance. The project is being coordinated with the SPSU master plan improvements.
Powers Ferry Road at S. Marietta Parkway
This project consists of constructing a southbound right turn lane on Powers Ferry Road at S. Marietta Parkway.
Roswell Street (Barnes Street to Victory Drive)
This project consists of improving Roswell Street to provide four lanes with an 18-feet wide landscaped median, 8-feet wide brick sidewalks, street trees, and pedestrian level street lights from Victory Drive to Cobb Parkway.
Central Business District Waterline and Crosswalk Improvements
This project consists of constructing waterline, crosswalk, decorative signage, and resurfacing improvements at North, East, South, and West Park Square commencing January 4, 2010. Construction is anticipated to be substantially complete in mid April 2010.
UPDATE FOR WEEK OF 1/25/2010 South Park Square will be open. Construction will begin on waterline replacement along North Park Square. The intersection of Lawrence and Cherokee streets will be closed beginning Monday, January 25 for two weeks while construction on crosswalks is taking place. Motorists will be able to turn left onto North Park Square from East Park Square.
Central Business District Waterline and Crosswalk Improvements
This project consists of constructing waterline, crosswalk, decorative signage, and resurfacing improvements at North, East, South, and West Park Square commencing January 4, 2010. Construction is anticipated to be substantially complete in mid April 2010.
UPDATE FOR WEEK OF 1/25/2010 South Park Square will be open. Construction will begin on waterline replacement along North Park Square. The intersection of Lawrence and Cherokee streets will be closed beginning Monday, January 25 for two weeks while construction on crosswalks is taking place. Motorists will be able to turn left onto North Park Square from East Park Square.