W. Currahee St. remains Closed

As of today, a portion of W. Currahee Street remains closed.

With no date set or anticipated for repairs to be completed, the community has begun questioning what the delay is.

County Administrator Phyllis Ayers told WNEG News that the county is working as fast as they can to complete the project.

In December of 2017, the Stephens County Board of Commissioners made the decision to immediately close a portion of W. Currahee Street, formerly Dick’s Hill Parkway, to all traffic near 4989 W. Currahee Street.

This portion of road was closed due to the safety of drivers being compromised.

Because of the complexity of the project, the county is unable to complete it in house; which creates greater challenges and slows the process down.

A geotechnical report from NOVA Engineering shows that there are three available options.

Currently, the county has engaged with JM Smith Engineering to oversee the project.

Once the county receives a firm quote on the expense for each of the options, the Commissioners will look at those figures and decide which route to take.

WNEG News will provide continued coverage as more information becomes available.