Presenters outline 6-foot sidewalk, two mid-block crossings for JetFerry Road corridor

Presenters at a neighborhood update said the city will build a 6-foot sidewalk along JetFerry Road and Spalding Drive that will tie into an existing sidewalk on the south side of JetFerry Road. "So this project will build a 6 foot sidewalk on JetFerry Road and Spalding Drive," Presenter 2 said.

Presenter 1 said the plan includes two mid-block crossings and emphasized one crossing will include a rapid-flashing beacon to improve visibility for people crossing the street. "This project comes with 2 mid block crossings. 1 will be equipped with a rapid flashing beacon," Presenter 1 said.

According to the presenters, the project aims to promote walkability and enhance accessibility by connecting residents on both sides of the street. "We would like to promote our walkability and also enhance accessibility in the area," Presenter 2 said, describing the crossings as a means to better link sidewalks and neighborhood destinations.

Presenters provided construction details and a timeline. Presenter 1 said construction will take around seven months. Presenter 2 added that site work will include grading behind the rail so the sidewalk can fit, and installation of a retaining wall and handrail for safety. "If you look behind here, we will need to grade this solder so that a sidewalk can safely go behind the rail, and we need to install a wall and handrail as well," Presenter 2 said.

Both presenters cautioned that utility work by Georgia Power and DeKalb Water and Sewer is already underway in the same area and could cause temporary driving delays during the sidewalk project. "Georgia Power and DeKalb Water and Sewer are also working on projects, so you could have some delays to your drive time," Presenter 1 said.

No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the update; presenters closed by asking residents for patience while the construction is under way. The timeline estimate given at the update is the most recent procedural milestone; the presenters did not provide specific contract award dates, start-of-construction dates, permit references, or funding source breakdowns during the remarks.