GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A portion of Fran Mar Drive will close Monday morning as construction continues on the Sardis Road Connector project in Hall County.
Beginning at approximately 9 a.m. March 9, contractor E.R. Snell Contractor Inc. will close Fran Mar Drive South to allow crews to build a new intersection with the Sardis Road Connector, according to Nathan Johnston with the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Traffic will be detoured along the same route as Fran Mar Drive North and Brackett Drive. The detour will remain in place for the duration of construction or until the new intersection configuration is completed.
The Sardis Road Connector is a major infrastructure project that includes widening and reconstructing several existing local roads and building portions of new roadway on a new alignment. The project begins at the intersection of Sardis Road and Chestatee Road and extends north about 3.55 miles to Ga. 60 near Mt. Vernon Road.
Once complete, the connector will link Ga. 53 to the south with Ga. 60 to the north, improving mobility and regional connectivity in the growing area of southern Hall County.
Plans call for a four-lane divided roadway with two lanes in each direction, separated by a 20-foot raised curb-and-gutter median. Sidewalks will be constructed on both sides of the roadway to enhance pedestrian access and safety.
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, expect delays and use caution while traveling in the area. Additional detour maps are available on Georgia DOT Northeast’s Facebook page.
All work is weather permitting.
The Georgia Department of Transportation said it appreciates the public’s patience as construction progresses to improve safety, connectivity and transportation efficiency in Hall County.
