Politics & Government

East Cobb Road Work Update

Here are some ongoing projects that may affect your getting around this week.

The following information has been provided by the office of District 2 Cobb Commissioner Bob Ott:

Paper Mill Road Bridge Replacement

  • Paper Mill Road Bridge at Sope Creek is closed through Oct. 25. The new bridge will include a six foot sidewalk on the south side, providing access to National Park Service trails. A signed detour route (as shown in image) will be provided during construction.
  • Cobb County schools begin classes on Aug. 7. Expect extended delays on Lower Roswell Road (Detour Route) associated with school traffic. Plan for alternate routes during these hours.
  • Paper Mill Road at Sope Creek – through Friday, Aug.2. The contractor will continue work on the new bridge substructure.

Lower Roswell Road Construction 

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  • Davidson Road to Willow Point Parkway – Monday, July 29, through Friday, Aug. 2. This section of Lower Roswell Road is substantially complete. Contractor is working on punch list.
  • Willow Point Parkway to Timber Ridge Road – Monday through Friday. Expect periodic lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Willow Point Parkway and Timber Ridge Road with one lane remaining open. The contractor will continue grading, work at roundabout, and install storm drainage. Utility relocations should not affect your service. EXPECT DELAYS

Little Willeo Road Sidewalks Construction

  • Karls Gate Drive to Lake Fjord Pass - Monday through Friday. Expect intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with one lane remaining open while the contractor continues placing concrete sidewalk, final grading and placing sod. 

Road Resurfacing

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Asphalt paving operations are scheduled for next week, Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2**, on the following roads. One lane will be open at all timesEXPECT DELAYS  

  • Terrell Mill Road from Cobb Parkway (US41) to Powers Ferry Road 
  • Night Work – Windy Ridge Parkway Ext. from Windy Ridge Parkway to Windy Hill Road

 ** The above scheduled work is subject to change due to weather or construction progress.


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