(Lawrenceville, Ga., Dec. 12, 2024) –– County officials on Thursday cut the ribbon on the Western Gwinnett Pathway. Part of the County’s Trails Master Plan, the project spans five miles between Rogers Bridge Road and Suwanee Dam Road.

“We want residents to have a variety of mobility options that work for them,” said Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson. “Walking, biking, driving and transit are all facets of a holistic approach to mobility for all. I’m excited to open this segment of the Western Gwinnett Pathway to give residents and visitors another way to explore our vibrant community.”

Once complete, the Western Gwinnett Pathway will provide connectivity between the cities of Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Berkeley Lake, Duluth, Suwanee and Sugar Hill, with the possibility to connect to the city of Buford.

“Connecting cities through trails, sidewalks, and pathways has been a long-standing goal in the county's plans. It is exciting to see it start to come to fruition,” said city of Suwanee Mayor Jimmy Burnette.

“The city of Duluth is excited about the completion of the Western Gwinnett Pathway. It’s another great collaboration between the cities and the county, providing a much-needed connection for everyone in Gwinnett,” said Duluth Mayor Greg Whitlock. “Duluth shares Gwinnett County’s goal of becoming a more walkable and bikeable community.”

Since the Countywide Trails Master Plan was adopted, nearly 40 miles of trails have been built and another 40 miles are currently in design or under construction. The Western Gwinnett Pathway is also envisioned to connect the Loop Trail, a planned 17-mile trail that will connect Shorty Howell Park, the Gwinnett Place Mall area and the Gas South District.

Approximately $7 million from the County’s Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax was used to fund the trails portion of the $14 million project.