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Stonecrest staff outlines sidewalks, flashing-beacon and paving program; GDOT preliminary work expected at Klondike/Covington
Summary
Stonecrest staff told the TIPS Committee the FY25 transportation program will include sidewalk designs, school-crossing rapid‑flashing beacons, a $3 million paving package to be bid in February, and coordination with GDOT on a Klondike–Covington intersection design.
City staff presented a series of transportation projects to the TIPS Committee, including sidewalk design and construction, school crossing safety hardware, resurfacing work and updates on major state projects.
Staff said the transportation master-plan items for FY25 include design work for Carrington Road sidewalks; Village 4 and Irish/Harris Drive sidewalks (design only for 2025); and a package of rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFBs) intended for school-crossing locations. Staff described a specific flashing-beacon replacement and safety problem at a Turner Hill crossing, noting prior beacons had been knocked down and that the sight-lines create a blind spot when approaching from the hill.
On road resurfacing, staff outlined a $3 million paving program the city plans to bid (ITB release in February), put on the council agenda in April and issue a notice to proceed in May with construction stretching into October 2025. Staff said this year’s work is smaller than a prior $6 million program and will focus on prioritized subdivisions and repairs; the presenter reported that the city will document existing pavement defects and submit work orders as needed.
Staff also updated the committee on a GDOT preliminary assessment for the Klondike–Covington intersection (often referenced as Klondike/Covington). GDOT’s initial design reportedly recommends a separate northbound left-turn lane to accommodate turning traffic; staff described right-of-way and utility coordination as part of the ongoing design and said property impacts and easement negotiations are factors in schedule. Staff asked GDOT to proceed with necessary easement work and said the city will look to coordinate where the route crosses unincorporated jurisdictions.
Committee members raised safety concerns about recent contractor paving quality on Panola and other roads, asked for inspection and acceptance reports, and requested staff to pursue corrective action with the contractor where temporary patching or substandard work was observed. One member asked to see the city’s pavement acceptance or independent “ICE” assessment; staff said they will provide related reports and document work orders sent to the paving contractor.
Staff updated members on two state and regional projects: an I‑20/bridge work item (bridge demolition complete; area work continuing; staff reported the letting date moved to December 2025) and Harrington Road bridge work (drawings shared; a short planned closure for certain operations was described).
