A multilane roundabout is planned at SR 81 and Postmaster Drive. (Georgia DOT photo) Georgia DOT has approved the concept report offering new details about phase I of the highway 81 widening. The project extends from Postmaster Drive, where the under-construction one way pair terminates, to Bethany Road. An open house displaying the project’s concept... Continue Reading →
The McDonough city council approved a construction contract earlier this week for a new roundabout to be located on Postmaster Drive at the entrance to McDonough Middle School. The project will greatly improve traffic flow over the existing three way stop at the intersection. Two bids were received for the project. The low bid was... Continue Reading →
The McDonough city council approved on Thursday night a concept plan to build apartments along highway 155 south of Postmaster Drive. The property was annexed into the city and rezoned in 2004 to the RM-75 (multifamily residential) zoning district. The present-day action was NOT a rezoning request and present-day council members could not prevent the... Continue Reading →
The city of McDonough has approved a design contract for a roundabout along Postmaster Drive. The roundabout will be built at the future entrance to McDonough Middle School. Total contract costs; to include design work, right of way acquisition, utility coordination, and construction inspections; is not to exceed $135,000. Funds will be paid from SPLOST... Continue Reading →
The SPLOST V committee met at Ola Elementary this week to discuss projects for commission district III. The district is represented by Commissioner Gary Barham and includes much of McDonough and Ola. Recent SPLOST improvements have included turn lanes along state route 81, roundabouts at SR 20 / East Lake Road and Lake Dow Road... Continue Reading →
Recent discussion by the McDonough city council focused on Postmaster Drive and providing safe travel options for the upcoming McDonough High and Middle. The city is looking to advance improvements for the ninety degree turn located at the eastern end of Postmaster Drive prior to the schools opening next August. Early site plans for the... Continue Reading →
