As of this week, construction is underway on Lawrenceville's so-called College Corridor, a 2.2 mile linear park that will connect the Georgia Gwinnett College Campus with the city's Downtown District.
According to a press statement from the city, the scope of work includes construction of roadways and streetscapes in the immediate downtown and train depot areas. 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.
"We are excited to begin the work on this project to connect the college with our downtown,” said Lawrenceville City Manager Chuck Warbington. “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."
Plans for the park include a two-lane road, multi-use trails, bike paths, roundabouts and landscaping features.
The corridor will begin at the intersection of SR316 and Collins Hill 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.
