*********************************
There is now a CONTENT FREEZE for Mercury while we switch to a new platform. It began on Friday, March 10 at 6pm and will end on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. No new content can be created during this time, but all material in the system as of the beginning of the freeze will be migrated to the new platform, including users and groups. Functionally the new site is identical to the old one. webteam@gatech.edu
*********************************
Atlanta, GA | Posted: January 18, 2017
Jessica Rose
Facilities Communication Officer
404-385-1822
Project Managers: Kynthia Gaines and Carla Barbour
Summary Sentence:
Ferst Drive is undergoing a number of improvements to the streetscape, sidewalks, pavement, lighting, and traffic flow.
Full Summary:
Ferst Drive is undergoing a number of improvements to the streetscape, sidewalks, pavement, lighting, and traffic flow.
Ferst Drive Streetscape and Intersection Construction
Ferst Drive Paving: Detour Map
Ferst Drive Paving MapFerst Drive is undergoing a number of improvements to the streetscape, sidewalks, pavement, lighting, and traffic flow. The latest update includes road paving which will require periodic lane closures along Dalney Street through the intersection o fHemphill Avenue. This paving work will be on-going through Friday, January 27.
Campus Detours
Temporary lane closures are also to be expected. Sidewalks will remain accessible in this area, however pedestrians may be re-routed to cross the street in certain areas.
Some of the updates include installing wider and safer sidewalks, LED streetlights, and a new bus shelter. Some trees will be removed from the pedestrian islands in the intersection of Hemphill Avenue and Ferst Street. In addition, the crosswalk will be enhanced.
Construction Details
Campus Interruptions
Ferst Drive and Hemphill Avenue remain open during this time; however, traffic lanes will shift temporarily. Drivers will need to take special care in sharing the road with cyclists during this time. Some sidewalks and crosswalks between State Street and Hemphill Avenue will also temporarily closed, but pedestrian traffic will be rerouted appropriately.
