Brookhaven approves North Druid Hills Corridor Study
A conceptual rendering of North Druid Hills Road from E. Roxboro to Peachtree Road to include two 11-foot travel lanes, 11-foot center two-way left-turn lane, a five-foot sidewalk on the west side of the road, and 10-foot multi-use path on the east side of the road.
Brookhaven, GA, Apr. 25, 2019 – The Brookhaven City Council has given its stamp of approval on the North Druid Hills Corridor Study after several rounds of public input.
The North Druid Hills Corridor Study, focusing on the City-owned portion of N. Druid Hills Road between SR 13/Buford Hwy and SR 141/Peachtree Road, is the latest of several visioning processes that have been completed in the City of Brookhaven. This study’s goal is to develop a general consensus for long-range options to improve traffic operations, safety, and multimodal connectivity for the North Druid Hills Corridor.
"This study is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan, calling for corridor visioning for North Druid Hills Road,” said Brookhaven City Manager Christian Sigman. “The public input over the past several months has been vital toward developing that consensus and ensuring that we have the best models possible.”
Public input was solicited in partnership with DeKalb County Schools located in Brookhaven, as well as two public open houses in January 2019 and two public open houses in March 2019. Email comments were also compiled and considered throughout the process.
The approved North Druid Hills Corridor Study identifies and proposes timelines for 15 recommended projects, including eight short-term, five mid-term and two long-term projects.
“Although remarkable progress has been made from a planning perspective, our work and oversight are just beginning,” said Mayor Pro Tempore Joe Gebbia. “From here, each project must be engineered and designed before construction, as funds become available. Each step along the way will have City Council oversight and approval, and transparency through public meetings.”
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