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Resident urges council to address heavy truck traffic, citing bridge limits and hospital access
Summary
A Johns Creek resident warned that increased 18‑wheeler traffic on McGinnis Ferry Road could risk a 22‑ton single‑lane bridge over Caney Creek, complicate access to Emory Hospital, and damage roadways and homes; staff promised follow‑up.
Resident Andre Swoop told the council he is not opposed to planned widening of McGinnis Ferry Road but raised multiple safety concerns about increasing 18‑wheeler traffic passing through residential areas adjacent to his home.
"McGinnis Ferry Road is not a designated truck route," Swoop said, noting that the single‑lane bridge over Caney Creek currently carries a 22‑ton limit while the average 18‑wheeler weighs about 40 tons. He said a bridge failure could delay access to Emory Hospital on Hospital Parkway, about four miles away, and that hazardous‑materials spills, increased road wear and vibration damage to homes are real risks.
Mayor asked the city manager to follow up; staff committed to providing additional information to Swoop after the meeting. Council did not take immediate action but directed staff to report back with relevant data and any mitigation options for truck routing and bridge protection.
