Peachtree City Council approves design for two new concrete box tunnels under Crosstown Road
Summary
The council approved starting design on two new concrete box tunnels under Crosstown Road to replace low-clearance corrugated tunnels; designs called for 14-foot widths and an 8-foot ceiling, with construction expected in one to two years.
Peachtree City City Council voted to move forward with design of two new concrete box tunnels to replace existing corrugated tunnels under Crosstown Road.
An unidentified speaker noted motorists and golf-cart users have scraped the low corrugated tunnels and said the new concrete box tunnels will be 14 feet wide with an 8-foot ceiling. The tunnels were referred to by local nicknames — the 'Taco Bell tunnel' and the 'bank tunnel' — and the council said design work will begin now with construction likely to occur within the next year or two.
Council described the change as an improvement in clearance and durability; the meeting did not include budget figures, construction schedule specifics, or a recorded vote tally for the design approval.
Next steps: staff will proceed with design; procurement, funding and construction scheduling were not specified at the meeting.
