Project 7: Sidewalk Improvement Program

Project Summary

This project includes the design and construction of pedestrian facilities throughout Athens-Clarke County including sidewalks, access ramps, signals and crosswalks. Specific projects have been approved by the Mayor and Commission and implemented based on priority needs of safety and pedestrian access.

Segments have been completed on the following roadways: Old Hull Road, Freeman Drive, Kathwood Drive, Whitehall Road, College Station Road, North Avenue, Chase Street, Whit Davis Road, Barnett Shoals Road, Research Drive, Baxter Street, Cedar Shoals Drive, Lumpkin Street, Timothy Road, Epps Bridge Road, Old Epps Bridge Road, and Oglethorpe Avenue.

Key Project Statistics

  • Designer: Athens-Clarke County Staff
  • Contractor: ISC, Inc.
  • Project Manager: Derek Doster
  • Sponsor: Transportation and Public Works
  • Original SPLOST Budget: $2,225,015
  • Amended Budget: $2,151,485
  • Total Cost: $2,151,485
  • Completion Date: Summer 2014
a sidewalk