Lawrenceville, together with contractor Georgia Development Partners, have begun construction of the 2.2-mile linear park that will connect Georgia Gwinnett College with the city’s downtown district. Road and lane closures are expected for the next several months along Clayton Street, Perry Street and Depot Street in the Downtown and historic Train Depot areas.
“Though traffic will be delayed for a time, with the addition of this roadway, widened lanes in some areas and improved walking amenities, the end result will be a more efficient means of getting from downtown to Hwy 316, the college and other points north and west of the city, said Chuck Warbington, Lawrenceville city manager.
Plans for the 2.2-mile linear park include a two-lane road, multi-use trails, bike paths, roundabouts and landscaping features. The corridor will begin at the intersection of State Route 316 and Collins Hill Road and run parallel to Northdale Road, in between Northdale and North Clayton Streets. Phase One construction is expected to be complete in late fall of 2018.
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