Officials from Gwinnett County and the cities of Peachtree Corners and Sandy Springs on Wednesday celebrated the completion of the Spalding Drive widening project from Winters Chapel Road to State Route 140.

The project widened the segment of Spalding Drive from a two-lane to a four-lane road with a center turn lane, added nearly 3,000 feet of a new 10-foot-wide multiuse path, and replaced the existing bridge over Crooked Creek. Curb and gutter and associated drainage improvements were also installed.

The project was achieved through a regional partnership between Gwinnett County, the State Road and Tollway Authority, the city of Peachtree Corners, and the city of Sandy Springs.

“The Spalding Drive widening project will improve the health, safety, and well-being of our residents while enhancing mobility for travelers across our counties and cities,” said Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson. “This project is possible thanks to great collaborative partnerships and our mutual dedication to providing safe and efficient roadways.”

“In a vibrant community of businesses, restaurants, homes, entertainment, and recreational facilities, the Spalding Drive improvements will enhance connectivity so our residents, commuters, and visitors can travel to the places they need to go,” said District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden.

“Investing in our transportation infrastructure and continuing to enhance our mobility offerings provides numerous benefits to our communities,” said Peachtree Corners Mayor Mike Mason. “We are proud to have been able to partner with Gwinnett County and the city of Sandy Springs on this much-needed infrastructure project.” 

“This project is a good example of intergovernmental entities working together for the good of our respective communities,” said Sandy Springs Mayor Pro Tem John Paulson.

Construction on the project began in spring 2020 and was funded in part by Gwinnett County’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax.