Interchange Progress – MEETING 02.21.11 FRONT CLUBHOUSE 7pm

INTERCHANGE INFORMATIONAL MEETING 02.21.11 FRONT CLUBHOUSE 7PM

The construction of the Ridgewalk Interchange Project has begun and is now in full swing. Currently CW Matthews is clearing for the future relocation of Rope Mill Road and for the southbound entrance ramp to I-575. This entrance ramp clearing is necessary at this time because this area will serve as the construction access for the sound barrier construction which stretches from the southbound entrance ramp of Ridgewalk Parkway to the southbound exit ramp of Towne Lake Parkway. As soon as some grading and set-up has taken place at this entrance ramp the beginning of the sound barrier construction will follow. Also noticeable at this time is the clearing of the path for Rope Mill Road in an area which requires the relocation of a cul-de-sac in the Meridian community.

There should be no adverse impact to the flow of traffic in the area at this time except for rare times when there are logging trucks maneuvering around or when there is hauling of clearing and grading equipment in and out. There are no plans for any roads, including Rope Mill Road, to be closed or for Olde Rope Mill Park to be closed as a result of the construction of the Interchange although if something happens that requires a closure, unless in the event of an emergency, there will be plenty of public notice.

Next up…..additional clearing, laying of storm pipe for the creek running under the relocated Rope Mill Road, and then the start of grading for the relocation of Rope Mill Road.

Tal Harber

Capital Projects Manager

Public Works Department

City of Woodstock