Johns Creek approves shoulder improvements to Parsons Road

The Johns Creek City Council recently reviewed two options for shoulder improvements along Parsons Road between Royce Drive and Hampstead Way to protect motorists from a steep drop-off in the shoulder.

The council vote landed on a guardrail option costing an estimated $350K versus building a wall in the same area for about $950K. Either option improves safety for motorists and can be funded by TSPLOST II.

The section of Parsons Road between Royce Drive and Hampstead Way has a wide sidewalk with curb and gutter along the east side and a limited width flush shoulder (with no curb and gutter) running along a steep, tree-lined embankment on the west side. This section of Parsons Road is approximately 950 feet with approximately 250 feet already protected by guardrail.

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