SR 146 Improvements
From SR 1/US 27 to CR 553/Lakeview Drive

In order to reduce crashes and improve traffic flow, Georgia DOT proposes to widen Cloud Springs Road from US 27 /SR 1 to Lakeview Drive in Catoosa County for approximately 2.17 miles. The proposed project would consist of two 12 ft. travel lanes (one in each direction) from US 27 /SR 1 to Cross Street, with a 14 ft. flush median from Cross Street to Fant Drive. A 20 ft. raised median is proposed from Fant Drive to Colony Cir (East), with four 12- ft. travel lanes (two in each direction) and a 20 ft. raised median from Colony Cir (East) to Lakeview Drive, where the project ties into the existing 4 lane section at Cloud Springs Road. Shoulders would be 12 ft. wide with a sidewalk to accommodate pedestrians along the corridor. Roundabouts are proposed at the SR 146 intersections with Cross Street and Fant Drive. Cul-de-sacs are proposed at Brown Circle and Smith Lane (East).

Public Information Open House

Georgia DOT recently held a Public Information Open House (PIOH) to present the proposed project to the public, answer questions and receive comments.

We Want Your Feedback

Georgia DOT is seeking your feedback about our proposed solution as well as information about any resources important to you or to the community. All comments will become part of the project's official record. Please submit your feedback by Tuesday, July 2, 2019.

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Project Goals

Mobility

Improve merge at Lakeview Drive by extending the through lanes

Operations

Improved sight distance and the addition of turn lanes. Construct roundabouts at two locations along the corridor

Connectivity

Realign intersections that currently have a limited line of sight and potentially cul-de-sac access points at various locations

Safety

Add sidewalks for walkability and safety enhancements for those walking on foot

Minimizing Impacts to Properties and Environmentally Sensitive Areas

Limit impacts to areas of community importance and sensitive areas where feasible

Improved sight distance and the addition of turn lanes: moves left-turning vehicles out of through lane
The project proposes to add roundabouts at two locations along the corridor at Cross Street and Fant Drive
Improve merge at Lakeview Drive by extending the through lanes
Realign intersections that currently have a limited line of sight and potentially cul-de-sac access points at various locations; studies have shown roundabouts reduce crashes and improve operations by eliminating crossing conflicts and reduce delay when compared to a signalized intersection.
Add sidewalks for walkability and safety enhancements for those walking on foot

Existing Conditions

Crash rates in some areas are at or above Georgia’s average for this type of road from 2013-2017

144
crashes in 5 years

Western Half

Refers to west of Fant Drive along SR 146 to US 27/SR 1

211
crashes in 5 years

Eastern Half

Refers to east of Fant Drive along SR 146 to Lakeview Drive

Proposed Improvements

US 27/SR 1 to Cross Street
Two lanes (one in each direction)

Cross Street to Fant Drive
Two lanes (one in each direction) with a 2-way left turn lane

Fant Drive to Colony Circle (East)
Two lanes (one in each direction) with a concrete median

Colony Circle (East) to Lakeview Drive
Four travel lanes (two in each direction) with a concrete median

Next Steps

After the public meeting is held, feedback will be assessed, revisions may occur to the proposed plan initially brought to the public or the no build alternative will be selected. Once a Concept Report is approved, the project alignment would be refined. If major changes occur to what was previously shown to the community, additional public outreach would occur. If no major changes are proposed, the project would advance to right-of-way acquisition and into final design. After all right-of-way acquisition occurs, project design is finalized, and the project would advance to construction.

SR 146

SR 146 ImprovementsFrom SR 1/US 27 to CR 553/Lakeview Drive