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Marietta Road Work, Aug. 12-16

Here are the latest updates on road work being done around Marietta, District 1 and Cobb County during the week of Aug. 12-16, according to the Cobb Department of Transportation.

Here are the latest updates on road work being done around Marietta, District 1 and Cobb County during the week of Aug. 12-16, according to the Cobb Department of Transportation.

Barrett Parkway Construction

Barrett Parkway has three lanes of traffic open in each direction. 

new traffic signal is being installed on Old Highway 41 just north of Barrett Parkway. The new signals will begin flashing Monday, Aug. 12, and go into full operation Thursday, Aug. 15, after the morning traffic rush.

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Barrett Parkway (Burnt Hickory Road to US 41) 
Expect periodic lane closures northbound 9 a.m.-4 p.m. between Burnt Hickory Road and Cobb Parkway (US 41) with two lanes remaining open as the contractor performs grading operations, wall construction and signal work. 

Barrett Parkway at Home Center Drive Intersection
Expect intermittent lane closure 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at this intersection with at least one lane remaining open as the contractor continues clearing operations, erosion control and grading. Utility relocations should not affect your service. 

Jiles Road Construction

Cobb Parkway to CSX Railroad Bridge 
Expect intermittent lane closures 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. with one lane remaining open, while the contractor performs punch list work including concrete work, striping and water.

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John Ward Road Sidewalk Construction

Brookmont Trace to Arbor Forest Drive 
Expect intermittent lane closures 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. The contractor will continue installing the concrete sidewalk and curb.

Dallas Highway (SR120) Resurfacing 

Georgia Department of Transportation is resurfacing SR120 from the Paulding County Line to John Ward Road. Most work will take place at night. The project is scheduled to be completed in December.

Road Resurfacing

Asphalt paving operations - which include lane closures though one lane will remain open at all times - are scheduled this week on the following roads:
  • Night Work – Barrett Parkway from Dallas Highway to Burnt Hickory Road 
  • Night Work – Barrett Lakes Boulevard from Barrett Parkway to Chastain Road 
  • Night Work – Busbee Parkway from Wade Green Road to LA Fitness Driveway
  • Night Work – Church Street Extension from Old Highway 41 to Canton Road Connector
  • Night Work – Duncan Road from McCollum Parkway to Barrett Lakes Boulevard  


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