Marietta Square – Whitlock Avenue – WhitlockAvenue.com

The city of Marietta will soon begin reconstructing Kennesaw Avenue from Tower Road to North Marietta Parkway and replacing the bridge over Noses Creek. The project includes two major components that will be conducted on different schedules. Road improvment The roadway improvement project between Tower Road and the CSX Railroad overpass at North Marietta Parkway includes replacement and repair of the existing curb and gutter and sidewalks, improving the existing storm drainage system, water line improvements, and milling and resurfacing the existing pavement. The roadway is not proposed to be widened or realigned. The project will include many lane closures during construction, so motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes. Construction for this portion of the project is scheduled from May 2009 to May 2010. Bridge replacement The bridge replacement project includes construction of a new bridge to replace the existing bridge on Kennesaw Avenue over Noses Creek. The existing bridge will be replaced with a concrete arch culvert similar to the one installed on Burnt Hickory Road in 2000. The proposed bridge dimensions will include sufficient width to accommodate two lanes with minimum shoulders and a 6 feet wide sidewalk on the west side of the roadway. Kennesaw Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Tower Road and St. Annes Road during the 2009 summer school break while the bridge construction takes place. It is anticipated that the road will close on May 23, 2009 and reopen before school resumes in late summer. Cobb County will be replacing the bridge on Old Highway 41 (north of Stilesboro Road) beginning July 6, 2009, for approximately four months. Since the two bridge project schedules overlap, drivers are encouraged to plan their routes accordingly. Tower Road In addition, Tower Road improvements at WellStar Kennestone Hospital will continue during the period of the Kennesaw Avenue project. Detour routes will be posted to direct motorists to alternate routes. Relocation and adjustment of existing utilities began in February 2009 to accommodate the roadway and bridge construction on Kennesaw Avenue to minimize delays during the road closure period. The project is funded by the Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) that Cobb County voters approved in 2005 to fund local transportation improvements. Any questions regarding this project may be addressed to City of Marietta Public Works Department at 770-794-5650.