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Forsyth County starts phase 1 of McGinnis Ferry widening; lane closures and extended hours planned
Summary
Forsyth County officials said phase 1 of the McGinnis Ferry widening in the Johns Creek area has begun. Crews have mobilized, temporary lane closures and flagging are in place, and county staff authorized extended hours to accelerate right-of-way clearing and utility relocations.
Forsyth County’s director of capital projects, John Jefferson, said crews have mobilized to begin phase 1 of the McGinnis Ferry widening in the Johns Creek area, with lane closures and traffic flagging already in place.
"The contractor's mobilized and has started," Jefferson said, adding that "that's gonna be going on here for the next 2 or 3 months" as crews clear the right of way. He said the county granted the contractor permission to work extended hours, including Saturdays, to speed early clearing and utility work.
The county described phase 1 as the eastern portion of the widening,…
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