North Decatur Road closed for milling, paving

DeKalb County officials announced recently that North Decatur Road, between Webster Drive and Clairmont Road, will be closed to through-traffic from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Oct. 17 for milling and paving work. A substaintial portion of the county transportation budget goes toward road resurfacing. The 2017 SPLOST allocated over $150 million for that purpose.

Road closure and detour signs will be placed in the area to advise motorists of construction work and traffic restrictions.

Information: Arre Kennedy, DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management, at 770-621-7289.

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