Despite the failure of TSPLOST last year, one of the projects in the massive proposal may receive funding. The GA 400/I-285 interchange, projected to cost around $450 million, has been named a top priority by Governor Nathan Deal. While this does not guarantee funding for the project, the outlook is positive as up to $80 million in excess gas tax revenue was approved in a committee vote at the Atlanta Regional Commission. The DOT stated that while the money has not been finalized, it will likely go to the Ga. 400/I-285 interchange project. This is in addition to the $10.5 million the Perimeter CID has pledged to the project. Governor Deal congratulated the Perimeter CID for their commitment to making the interchange more efficient.
Read Governor Deal’s press release concerning the funding here.
This news follows Council for Quality Growth Board Member and Perimeter Community Improvement Districts President Yvonne Williams, being featured in an AJC Guest Editorial highlighting their Plan B to accelerate improvements to the I-285 and Ga. 400 interchange.
Central Perimeter, as Williams points out, has an employment center larger than either downtown Nashville or Charlotte, which shows the importance of access in the Perimeter market.
Read the editorial here.
According to a study conducted by the DOT, the interchange is one of the most congested areas in the state. On any given day an estimated 364,860 cars travel through the interchange.
While the project is not definite, the Governor Deal remains determined. Brian Robinson, a spokesman for Governor Deal says, “Several events of late give us hope we’ll be able to deliver one of the largest road projects in Georgia history.”
This news follows Council for Quality Growth Board Member and Perimeter Community Improvement Districts President Yvonne Williams, being featured in an AJC Guest Editorial highlighting their Plan B to accelerate improvements to the I-285 and Ga. 400 interchange.
Central Perimeter, as Williams points out, has an employment center larger than either downtown Nashville or Charlotte, which shows the importance of access in the Perimeter market.
Read the editorial HERE.
The Council for Quality Growth commends the Perimeter CID’s and its President Yvonne Williams for continuing to move the transportation discussion forward and taking action to keep Georgia competitive.