2008 ACTIVE SPLOST PROJECTS

The Board of Commissioners is happy to announce that Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) projects are underway! Your SPLOST dollars are hard at work towards the design and construction of transportation projects to include new road construction, road widening and intersection improvements. Two projects began in May 2008, and should be completed by the fall of 2009. These projects are the West Fayetteville Bypass and the widening of Jimmie Mayfield Boulevard. Nearly 20.3 miles of road resurfacing projects throughout Fayette County are beginning in June 2008. These projects will involve repairing roads in poor condition and overlaying with a new asphalt riding surface. This will improve the life expectancy and quality of our roads within the County.

Intersection improvement plan designs for Corinth at SR 85, Gingercake Road at SR 92, Ebenezer Road & Brittney Way at SR 54 and Sandy Creek Road at SR 74 are being completed. Bidding and construction for these intersections should begin in the summer of 2008.

SPLOST Project Map *

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S.P.L.O.S.T. PROJECT
WEST FAYETTEVILLE BYPASS – PHASE I

West Fayetteville ByPass Phase I *

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Where will the project begin and end?
   
   Phase I begins on the south side of S.R. 54 on Lester Road, just east of the Lester Road and Huiet Road intersection. Phase I terminates at Sandy Creek Road, north of the hospital.
   
   
2. How long is the Project?
   
   1.57 miles.
   
   
3. How many lanes will the new road have?
   
   Phase I of the bypass alternates between two and four lanes, with four lanes provided at intersections to aid traffic flow. A grassed median is provided in the 4-lane section areas.
   
   
4. What will the speed limit be?
   
   45 mph.
   
   
5. Are traffic signals included in this project?
   
   A traffic signal is planned for the intersection of the bypass and S.R. 54.
   
   
6. Why is this project being done?
   
   The project is designed to reduce traffic congestion within the City of Fayetteville by providing an alternative north/south alternative to S.R. 85 & 92. When all three phases of the bypass are complete it will provide connectivity between S.R. 85 south (near Harp Road) and S.R. 9.2. at Westbridge Road.
   
   
7. When will construction of the road begin?
   
   Clearing activities for Phase I began in May 2008.
   
   
8. What is the Proposed Right-of-Way width? The bypass will have 120 ft of right-of-way. This width allows for future expansion of the road, from two lanes to four lanes, if needed.
   
   
9. What is the project construction cost?
   
   6.3 million dollars.
   
   
10. How is project funded?
    
    By local the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) referendum, approved by Fayette County citizens in 2003.
    
    
11. Who is the Contractor for this project?
    
    The Fayette County Road Department.
    
    
12. How long will it take for this project to be completed?
    
    Approximately 18 months.

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S.P.L.O.S.T. PROJECT
JIMMIE MAYFIELD BOULEVARD

1. Where will the project begin and end?
   
   This project begins approximately 1,000 feet south of the intersection of SR 92 and Kingswood Way/Marion Boulevard. Road improvements will end at the intersection of South Jeff Davis Drive and Jimmie Mayfield Boulevard.
   
   
2. How long is the Project?
   
   1.64 miles long.
   
   
3. How many lanes will the new road have?
   
   This road begins as a two lane road to just north of Keaton Place. From Keaton Place to the end of the project at South Jeff Davis Drive the road widens to four lanes. Additional lanes are provided at intersections to aid traffic flow. A grassed median is provided along a portion of the four lane section area.
   
   
4. What will the speed limit be?
   
   45 mph.
   
   
5. Are traffic lights included in this project?
   
   Yes. Where? Traffic lights will be located at the intersection of South Jeff Davis Drive & Jimmie Mayfield Boulevard and the intersection of Bradley Drive & Jimmie Mayfield Boulevard.
   
   
6. Why is this project being done?
   
   Increased traffic volumes along Jimmie Mayfield Boulevard that require corridor capacity improvements.
   
   
7. When will construction of the road begin?
   
   Construction begins in June 2008.
   
   
8. What is the Proposed Right-of-Way width?
   
   Right-of-way width varies from 100 feet to 175 feet
   
   
9. What is the project cost?
   
   2.3 million dollars.
   
   
10. How is project being funded?
    
    Construction is being funded by Special Purpose Local Sales Tax (SPLOST) referendum, approved by Fayette County citizens in 2003.
    
    
11. How will this project be built?
    
    By a private contractor through the competitive bid process
    
    
12. How long will it take for this project to be completed?
    
    Approximately 18 months.

 

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