The Georgetown Gateway at Chamblee Dunwoody features a safer and more appealing design, with new signage and planned public art.
Dunwoody city leaders gathered recently to celebrate improvements to the Georgetown Gateway. The project has transformed Chamblee Dunwoody Road, making it safer, more accessible and more welcoming for everyone. Stretching from I-285 to N. Shallowford Road, it is the city’s most ambitious public works project to date.
“Chamblee Dunwoody Road is a key entrance to our city, used by more than 13,000 vehicles each day,” said Dunwoody Public Works Director Michael Smith. “Now, it’s safer for pedestrians and bicyclists and offers a more attractive and inviting experience.”
Key improvements
The Georgetown Gateway Project extended the Dunwoody Trailway along Chamblee Dunwoody Road, connecting neighborhoods to nearby parks and businesses located along the corridor. Improvements include a consistent streetscape with new trees lining the streets, crosswalks, pedestrian lighting and wider sidewalks.
Some lanes on Chamblee Dunwoody Road were narrowed to bring down speeds.
The project was not without its pain points, with many moving parts in a high-traffic area. Utility relocation and stormwater improvements were among the most complicated and time-consuming parts of the project.
Work crews accomplished the following:
- Installed 54 new storm drains and 3,900 feet of stormwater pipe
- Moved and replaced 2,650 feet of gas supply line
- Relocated 22 utility poles with power, phone and cable lines
- Upgraded three traffic signals
- Paved using more than 450 truckloads of asphalt
Form and function
The transformation isn’t just functional, though. It also adds aesthetic appeal to this important corridor. The project features a new gateway sign at Chamblee Dunwoody Road and Cotillion Drive, enhancing location awareness as well as community pride.
The project will also include public art. During a meeting in September, the Dunwoody Art Commission reviewed 28 submissions and chose a design by Struzik ART called “Human Interfusion.” Installation of the large-scale sculpture is planned for 2025.
To view a video of the ribbon cutting, click here.
For more information about the city of Dunwoody, visit them at dunwoodyga.gov.
