Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Commissioners also make some appointments to a new I-85 advisory panel.
Gwinnett County's elected leaders unanimously approved Tuesday afternoon a $1.3 billion budget for 2012 that does not require the use of reserve funds. Because of about $5 million in reductions identified since the planned budget was announced in November, the county does not need to dip into reserve funds to balance the budget, which was necessary in 2011. Gwinnett BOC Chairman Charlotte Nash issued "a hearty thank you" to county staff that made the final cuts. The budget planning process began with a revenue shortfall of over $30 million. Also Tuesday, commissioners created and made appointments to a Gwinnett County Policy Advisory Committee for the I-85 Alternative Analysis Study. Each of the five commissioners gets one appointment. …
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Lt. Governor Casey Cagle says he’d like to add movable barriers to help the flow of traffic. What do you think?
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
With the public still reeling from the HOT lane project on I-85, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle has brought a new idea to the table: creating “reversible” lanes that widen one part of the highway during the I-85 commute. The Gwinnett Daily Post reports that the “grandiose” idea may be even more real the earlier thought, with county officials saying that the reversible lanes have been discussed by an advisory group whose report could be ready as early as March. The idea is to add movable barriers that would change some northbound lanes into southbound lanes in the morning, and vice versa in the afternoon. Some say they are all for any measure that would improve commutes—and have commended the idea for its creativity. Others have said it is …
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Patch blogged live from the HOT Lane Forum on Thursday evening. You can still join the conversation by posting your comments below.
The group Stolen Lanes is hosting a forum to discuss the I-85 HOT Lane at 7pm at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. Patch will be live blogging throughout the event and we're asking our readers to join in on the conversation. You can also read up on Patch's coverage of the HOT Lane controversy so far.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
All lanes of the northbound highway are blocked.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2011
An accident shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday shut down all the northbound lanes of I-85 at Pleasant Hill just before the 316 split. Reports say the tractor trailer involved in the accident knocked down overhead signage, blocking all the lanes. You can use our real-time traffic tracker to get updates about the accident and find routes around the backup.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Do you have your Peach Pass yet? Get it online or in one of the two Gwinnett locations.
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Saturday, September 17, 2011
With the preparation almost complete, the I-85 Express Lanes are set to begin official operations Oct. 1. This is, however, contingent on weather conditions and successful testing of the equipment, according to officials from the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA). “The opening of the I-85 Express Lanes will represent a new era in transportation innovation,” said Dr. Gena L. Evans, executive director of SRTA. “This all-electronic commuting choice gives registered Peach Pass customers access to a more reliable travel option in the I-85 corridor. The Express Lanes concept has been proven successful in eight other cities, and we are excited about its ability to positively impact I-85 traffic and keep Metro Atlantans moving.” Motorists …
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Resurfacing and striping work will close lanes on SR 316 all weekend.
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Saturday, June 4, 2011
Georgia DOT road work on S.R. 316 is expected to back up traffic on I-85 this weekend. The work is expected to begin on Friday, June 3 at 9 p.m. and continue until Monday, June 6 at 5 a.m. One or two lanes of 316 eastbound from I-85 to Sugarloaf Parkway will be closed during that time, with bottlenecks expected on SR 316 and 85, according to the DOT. Old asphalt will be remove and replaced and lanes will be striped as part of the work. Crews will also extend the outside lane at Sugarloaf Parkway to create more room for merging traffic. For more information about road work and traffic, call 511 or go to 511ga.org.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
During the day, the inside lanes may be closed. At night, up to four lanes of I-85 could shut down.
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Today and tomorrow, expect inside lane closures on I-85 during off-peak hours. The closures are happening as part of the I-85 Express Lane Project, in which the current HOV lane is being converted to a HOT lane by the Georgia DOT. The road work will only happen if weather permits. The daytime work will occur between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wed., June 1 and Thurs., June 2 between Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Pleasantdale Road. Expect the inside lane in both the northbound and southbound direction to be closed. The nighttime work will occur between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Wed., June 1 and Thurs., June 2. On Wednesday night, lanes will be closed in the following locations: -Beaver Ruin Road to Indian Trail Road, southbound HOV lane -Old …
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
HOV to HOT lane conversion underway.
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is currently converting the existing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on I-85 to High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes. The conversion is expected to be completed this fall according to officials with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The project will result in lane closures in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties as weather permits. This week, daytime work will result in the closure of the HOV lane along the median wall in one or two locations. Work hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the northbound lanes and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the southbound lanes. This week, road work is planned as follows: Weather permitting, north and southbound HOV lane closures are planned for Tuesday and …
Alex H
3:09 pm on Monday, January 2, 2012
It should be part of any comprehensive solution, but transit's no more a magic bullet than just constructing more lanes. Transit would be a better option if commuters didn't have to navigate among a dozen different agencies and schedules, while trying to make multiple connections and transfers. And it's only worthwhile if the destination you want to go to is served. There are far too many routes … more ›