Gwinnett County is continuing its investment in critical transportation projects to improve safety, reduce congestion and keep people moving across the County’s busy corridors. During its Aug. 5 meeting, the Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and agreements supporting widening, bridge replacement and intersection improvements.

Two items tied to the Stanley Road at Winder Highway improvement project also received approval. This project, part of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s long-range plan to convert State Route 316 into a freeway, will relocate Stanley Road and add dedicated turn lanes at the intersection. The first item establishes the County’s partnership with GDOT and outlines requirements for the construction phase. The second awards the $5.1 million construction contract to ER Snell Contractor, Inc. The project is funded jointly by GDOT and the 2017 SPLOST program.

The County will replace the bridge over Drowning Creek on Drowning Creek Road. Georgia Bridge and Concrete, LLC will lead both engineering and construction for the new bridge, which will replace the existing structure built in 1964. The project is funded through the 2023 SPLOST program.

In addition, major intersection upgrades are coming to Steve Reynolds Boulevard. Improvements include a third southbound through lane at Satellite Boulevard, dual northbound left turn lanes at Venture Drive, a northbound right turn lane at Shackleford Road and triple southbound left turn lanes at Club Drive.

Traffic signal upgrades will also be included. The Board awarded the $1 million construction contract to Azimuth Contractors, LLC. The project is also funded through the 2023 SPLOST program.