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Sandy Springs begins stormwater replacement on High Point Road; lane closures expected
Summary
City staff said crews have started a roughly three-month project to replace an aging stormwater system under High Point Road, switching two smaller pipes to one larger pipe and smoothing roadside slopes; lane closures will occur during work.
A city staff member said crews in Sandy Springs have started replacing an aging stormwater system beneath High Point Road after a routine inspection found the infrastructure in poor condition. The work is expected to take about three months and will require some lane closures.
City staff described the project as a full replacement of the older system, which predates the city. The existing configuration of two pipes located on one side of the road will be replaced by a single larger pipe designed to handle stormwater flow more efficiently. Slope work on both sides of the roadway will also be performed to improve stability and drainage.
A staff member said inspections of stormwater systems around the city are completed every year as a preventative measure. Officials did not specify funding sources or the contractor managing the work. The city advised motorists and nearby residents to expect lane closures during construction and to follow the city’s social media channels for updates.
The project is a maintenance and upgrade action rather than a change in policy; no formal ordinance, vote, or budget adoption was announced during the remarks. City staff provided no timeline beyond the approximate three-month duration and did not provide a date for a public briefing or completion.
Residents seeking more information were directed to the city’s regular communications channels for scheduling and closure details.
