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Notice To Residents: Georgia Power Pole Replacements, Road Closures, And Detours

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IMPORTANT ROAD CLOSURE AND DETOUR INFORMATION

LOCATION 1: ROWLAND STREET (FROM HILL STREET TO NORMAN ROAD)


LOCATION 2: MARKET STREET AT ROWLAND STREET INTERSECTION


DATES: MARCH 17 – APRIL 4, 2025

Georgia Power will be replacing utility transmission poles, requiring road closures and detours. Please plan your routes accordingly and refer to the info below for detailed detour maps.

LOCATION 1: ROWLAND STREET CLOSURE (HILL ST. TO NORMAN RD.)

TRAFFIC IMPACT AND DETOUR PLAN
Location: Rowland St. closure between Hill St. and Market St., Clarkston, GA
Event: Replacement of utility transmission poles 47 and 49
Dates: March 17 – 20, March 24 – 27, March 31 – April 3
Time: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

A crane and support vehicles will be positioned at each pole location, requiring full street closures in phases.

DETOUR ROUTES

  • Eastbound Traffic (Vehicles & Bicycles): Detour via Hill St., Rogers St., Market St., and back to Rowland St.
  • Pedestrians: The northside sidewalk on Rowland St. will be closed. Flagmen will direct pedestrians to the southside sidewalk.
  • Westbound Traffic: Rowland St. will be closed to all vehicle and bicycle traffic at Market St.
  • Market St. Southbound: Vehicles needing to access westbound Rowland St. will be detoured via Rogers St., Hill St., and Rowland St.

LOCATION 2: MARKET STREET AND ROWLAND STREET INTERSECTION CLOSURE

TRAFFIC IMPACT & DETOUR PLAN
Location: Market St. at Rowland St. intersection, Clarkston, GA
Event: Replacement of utility transmission poles at the intersection
Dates: March 17 – 20, March 24 – 27, March 31 – April 3
Time: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

A crane and support vehicles will be positioned at the intersection, requiring temporary closures and detours.

DETOUR ROUTES

  • Rowland St. Eastbound: Closed at Market St. with flagmen allowing limited access for local businesses.
  • Rowland St. Westbound: Closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic at the Path Trail.
    • Bicycles: Detour via Norman Rd., Rogers St., Hill St., and back to Rowland St.
    • Pedestrians: Detour via Norman Rd., Church St., Methodist Church entrance, and back to Rowland St.
  • Market St. Northbound: Vehicles will be directed to turn right onto Rogers St., left onto Norman Rd., left onto Church St., and back to Market St.
  • Market St. Southbound: Vehicles will be directed to turn left onto Church St., right onto Norman Rd., right onto Rogers St., and back to Market St.
  • City Hall Annex Access: Market St. closure will allow access to the City Hall Annex driveway.
  • Traffic Control: A police officer will be stationed at Market St. and Church St. to assist with traffic flow and business access.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Variable message boards will be placed at key locations to inform drivers of detours. We appreciate your patience as Georgia Power completes these necessary infrastructure upgrades.

For more details, visit www.cityofclarkstonga.gov or call 404-296-6489 with any questions or concerns.