Cobb DOT announced on the county’s website that the county will begin work on the Holly Springs Road corridor this month and that the project is expected to be finished in December.
According to the announcement:
The 2022 SPLOST Holly Springs Road Corridor traffic improvements study included traffic analysis and public feedback. Misuse of the center turn lane on Holly Springs Road was a common concern that we heard from the public.
To improve safety on the corridor, Cobb DOT Project B2315 proposes to repurpose portions of the two-way left turn lane along Holly Springs Road with dedicated left turn lanes and small medians. More information about the locations of the raised center medians can be found here.
The 2022 SPLOST project list designates the projects associated with this project as B2313, B2314 and B2315.
About the Cobb County Department of Transportation
When a county’s Department of Transportation is mentioned, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
If you’re like most people, it’s probably the maintenance of county roads and traffic signals. Cobb DOT is certainly responsible for that.
But there are other aspects of a transportation system than just making sure cars don’t fall into potholes and traffic signals work. The department is involved in the construction of the county’s impressive trail network, the operation of the Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field, and planning for future transportation needs. Cobb DOT engineers also provide the Cobb County Planning Commission and the Board of Commissioners with information on the likely traffic impact of decisions at zoning hearings.
The Cobb DOT director, currently Drew Raessler, attends nearly every Board of Commissioners meeting and requests permission and funding for a wide range of projects.
The Cobb County DOT website describes the responsibilities of the department as follows:
The Cobb County Department of Transportation (DOT) develops, manages, and operates Cobb County’s transportation system. This system includes a vast network of roadways, sidewalks, and trails; a transit system that provides public transportation; and an airport that serves business and recreational flying needs.
The Director and Deputy Director oversee all functions of the Cobb DOT.
Cobb DOT consists of several divisions, including engineering, traffic operations, planning, airport, transit, and road maintenance. It also includes support services, which is a general designation for services that support Cobb DOT across all divisions.