The North Peachtree Road Culvert Replacement project will beginwith a road closure and detour Wednesday, weather permitting. The culvert is located on North Peachtree Road, just south of the intersection with North Peachtree Way.
The new conveyance will be a 9-foot by 4-foot reinforced concrete box culvert. Hydrologic study and discussions with adjoining property owners indicate that storm water comes over this portion of North Peachtree Road during significant rain events. It is estimated that this flooding occurs at a frequency of 5 to 10 years.
The city will also raise its invert to accommodate higher storm water flows. According to Dunwoody public works department, the new culvert will convey the 100 year flood.
The construction project has been coordinated with both the Kingsley Lake Association and the adjoining property owners impacted by construction. The Kingsley Lake Association has agreed to lower the lake level 4 feet to accommodate the construction, when fish populations and recreation will not be significantly impacted.
Information: www.dunwoodyga.gov; Public Works 678-382-6850, construction@dunwoodyga.gov.
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