Atlanta breaks ground on pedestrian bridge and trail
The City of College Park has begun construction of the Gateway Pedestrian Bridge and Trail Project, an artistic structure that will serve as a 10-foot-wide, 1.08-mile-long bridge and trail optimized for pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Named after Georgia’s 13th congressional district representative, Congressman David Scott, for his dedication and support of the College Park community, the bridge will connect the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) and SkyTrain to Downtown College Park and the MARTA to the intersection of John Welsey Ave. and West Main St. The bridge and trail will reduce traffic and increase safety for locals while allowing visitors a scenic view and direct access to the Hartfield-Jackson International Airport, hotels, dining and entertainment.
“This is going to be a game changer for Camp Creek Parkway,” said Cookie Smoak, president of the ATL Airport District. “The district is growing and we have to figure out ways to maintain its personality and evolve with it. The Gateway Pedestrian Bridge and Trail Project is the perfect example of accomplishing these goals while also honoring the area.”
The city has granted $15.4 million in funding to design and construct the bridge through the Atlanta Regional Commission. Eighty percent of the funding is covered by the grant given by ARC and the rest will be covered through TSPLOST and the City’s general fund. The project design was led by Prime Engineering, Inc. and is expected to take about 15 months to complete.
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