Sandy Springs schedules Feb. 6 open house on Johnson Ferry intersection study

City of Sandy Springs staff presented findings from a study of the four‑leg intersection where Johnson Ferry Road, Glenridge Drive and Glen Eyrie Drive meet and scheduled a public open house on Feb. 6 to gather input on possible changes.

The study identified two primary options: (1) upgrade the traffic signal and shift the alignment of the intersection, or (2) replace the intersection with a roundabout. The staff presentation described the intersection as “askew” and cited safety and efficiency concerns as the reasons for evaluating changes. A city staff member said residents can learn more at an open house from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Studio Theatre and online at spr.gs/intersection.

The presentation did not record a final decision or a recommended option; staff described the meeting as part of public outreach to gather feedback on tradeoffs between signal realignment and a roundabout. No funding amounts, implementation timeline, or formal votes were reported in the transcript. The open house is the next step for the project; further study, design work, and approvals would be required before any construction could begin.

City staff noted the two options differ in expected impacts: signal improvements would retain a signalized intersection with alignment changes to improve vehicle paths, while a roundabout would change traffic flow and require a different footprint at the site. The transcript did not specify cost estimates, right‑of‑way implications, or a preferred alternative.

Public materials and project details are available at spr.gs/intersection. The open house is scheduled for Feb. 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Studio Theatre, where residents may view diagrams and provide feedback to staff.