Acworth, Cobb County Road Work Updates: June 24-28

Here are the latest updates on road work being done around Acworth and Cobb County, according to the Cobb Department of Transportation.

Barrett Parkway Construction

• Northbound/Burnt Hickory Road to Cobb Parkway (US 41): Expect periodic lane closures from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday through Friday with one lane open at all times.
• Southbound/Cobb Place to Burnt Hickory Road: Expect periodic lane closures from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday through Friday with one lane open.

Shiloh Road/Shallowford Road Construction 

• Wade Green Road to Canton Road: Expect periodic lane closures from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday with one lane open.
• Shallowford Road to Rocky Mountain Road: Expect lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with one lane remaining open at all times.

I-575 at Barrett Parkway

Georgia DOT continues work on the intersection and ramps at I-575 and Barrett Parkway. This project is scheduled to complete this month.

Road Resurfacing

• Old Stilesboro Road from Acworth Due West Road to Mars Hill Road
• Corner Road (night work) from Macland Road to Lost Mountain Road 

Lorrie Drive Emergency Drainage Repairs

New Chastain Road Bridge Replacement

Cobb DOT has begun work replacing the westbound bridge on New Chastain Road over Noonday Creek. This will result in closing the westbound lanes for four months or longer. Westbound traffic will be detoured to the eastbound bridge, which will provide one lane in each direction during construction.

Timber Ridge Road Sidewalks

Project consists of installing sidewalk on the north side of Timber Ridge Road. A pedestrian bridge will also be installed as part of the project over Timber Ridge Branch.

Jacksons Creek Bluff to Lower Roswell Road: The contractor will continue grading, sidewalk construction, and begin work on pedestrian bridge.

Jiles Road Construction

• Cobb Pkwy to CSX Railroad Bridge: Expect periodic lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one lane remaining open.

John Ward Road Sidewalk Construction

Dallas Highway (SR 120) Resurfacing

Casteel Road Sidewalks Construction

Expect periodic lane closures from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. between Ballard Drive to Dallas Highway (SR 120).

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