Old 41 expansion, rezoning and SPLOST infrastructure advances
Key Questions
What is the status of the Old 41 road expansion project?
The $19M project includes widening Old 41, adding roundabouts, and Battlefield paths, following a $555K NPS grant. FHWA approval is expected in summer 2026, with construction starting in 2028.
How did the Kennesaw City Council vote on the SPLOST project list?
The council approved the $46.7M SPLOST project list in a 3-2 vote. Projects include $10.5M for Sardis, $14M for a community center, and $16M for city hall.
What are the key SPLOST-funded projects in Kennesaw?
The approved list funds infrastructure like $10.5M for Sardis improvements, $14M for a community center, and $16M for city hall expansions.
What opposition was there to the Walton apartments?
There was public opposition to the Walton apartments rezoning, as noted in city council discussions amid broader development debates.
Why was the Cobb gas station near Bells Ferry Elementary delayed?
The gas station development near Bells Ferry Elementary faced delays, addressed in council meetings alongside other rezoning issues.
What recent crashes occurred on I-75 related to this area?
Two fatal crashes involved semitrucks: one Papa John’s truck overturned, killing two, and a multi-vehicle incident with two dead on I-75 in Cobb County.
When was the $46.7M SPLOST project list advanced?
Kennesaw City Council advanced the list in a split 3-2 vote on Monday, tied to a proposed countywide sales tax initiative.
What other infrastructure topics were discussed in recent council meetings?
Meetings covered SPLOST projects, rezoning, road paving alerts, and delays like the gas station, with sessions in early April 2026.
$19M Old41 widening/roundabouts/Battlefield paths post-NPS $555K; FHWA summer 2026/const. 2028. Council 3-2 approves $46.7M SPLOST (Sardis $10.5M/community center $14M/city hall $16M?), Walton apts opposition, Cobb gas station delay near Bells Ferry Elem; DOT/I-75 crashes.