Special projects unit describes turn-lane, sidewalk and intersection work
The county's Special Projects Manager said the unit handles nonroutine work including road widening, intersection improvements and sidewalk installations; recent examples included work on William Few Parkway, Riverwood and Mullican Road school-zone improvements.
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Mike Whitaker, Columbia County Special Projects Manager, described the unit's role as handling projects "out of the normal operations," including widening, intersection improvements and sidewalk renovations or new installations. He cited the widening for turn lanes on William Few Parkway and sidewalk or school-zone work around Riverwood, Mullican Road and South Old Bell areas to support safer routes for students.
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