Suwanee Creek Greenway Closure Begins

Closure of the popular Suwanee Creek Greenway has begun, marking the beginning of seven months of work on the trail.

The first phase of the closure, from Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road to Martin Farm Road, began this week. Work on this phase will take 3-4 months, according to a city news release. When this is complete, rehabilitation will begin on the second phase, from the Town Center connector/ Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road to Suwanee Elementary, and that also will require a 3-4 month closure. All estimates are based on weather conditions.

With the possible exception of a few days between phases, the City wants to keep access to the Greenway open from the Town Center connector in one direction or the other.

This older section of Suwanee’s four-mile multiuse path was installed in the 1990s. Existing asphalt and boardwalk will be demolished, and new concrete and boardwalk will be installed at widths that match the newer sections of the Greenway, the city said. Also, changes are being made to minimize the effect of flooding along this section.

Total cost estimate is approximately $1.2 million. Monies will come from SPLOST and remaining City of Suwanee open space bond funds. The project was in October.