Georgia 400 Widening in Fulton and Forsyth Counties(Fulton & Forsyth Counties)

Impacted Area Between Holcomb Bridge and McFarland Roads

As part of the Governor’s Fast Forward initiative, the Georgia Department of Transportation has begun widening Georgia State Route 400. This $47.6 million project began in December 2005 and will impact nearly 10 miles of roadway along the corridor. The scheduled completion date is September 2007.

Overview

This project includes widening the roadway between Holcomb Bridge Road to Windward Parkway northbound to four lanes, between Windward Parkway and McFarland Road to three northbound lanes and increasing the southbound lanes to three between McFarland Road and Holcomb Bridge Road.

GA 400 exit ramp to Holcomb Bridge Road will be widened to two lanes
Sound barrier walls will be built in multiple locations along impacted route
Concrete barrier walls will be installed in center median throughout the length of the project to prevent cross-over collisions

Impact on Travel

Crews will begin widening the exit ramp from GA 400 southbound to Holcomb Bridge Road. Once completed, crews will begin work along GA 400 northbound from Windward Parkway to McFarland Road.

Lane closures will be minimal for this project.

Georgia DOT officials have restricted lane closures to off-peak hours and weekends only to lessen the project’s impact on traffic flow. 

Lanes will be shifted to the shoulders during this project to accommodate motorists.

Motorist Safety

Georgia DOT encourages motorists to plan alternate routes through this project area, to allow extra travel time in anticipation of traffic delays, and to drive slowly and cautiously through the work zone.