Sandy Springs Finishes Mount Vernon Highway Project
The city completes its sidewalk and multi-use path improvements while utility work continues at a key intersection.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Utilities
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Sandy Springs has finalized the Mount Vernon Highway sidewalk and multi-use path project. Utility providers are currently shifting aerial lines underground near the intersection of Johnson Ferry Road, Mount Vernon Highway, and Roswell Road.
Why it matters
The ongoing utility relocation is necessary to remove transmission poles, which will allow the city to close remaining sidewalk gaps and complete final paving in the area.
The city has allocated $129.1 million for the 2026 TSPLOST renewal, with $44.6 million designated for the second phase of the Hammond Drive widening. Meanwhile, officials have spent $12.6 million of the $35 million budget for the project's first phase.
The players
Georgia Power
This major electric utility provider operates the power lines and transmission infrastructure being moved underground.
Comcast
This telecommunications corporation is working alongside the city to relocate its network infrastructure at the local intersection.
AT&T
This provider is involved in the multi-agency coordination effort required to clear aerial obstructions for the city's infrastructure plan.
The details
Georgia Power, Comcast, and AT&T are coordinating with city staff to transition aerial utilities to underground systems. Beyond this, the city is actively reviewing new construction bids for the upcoming expansion of Hammond Drive.
Timeline
June 2026: Two-way traffic opened at the State Route 9 intersection.
November 3, 2026: Fulton County voters head to the polls for the TSPLOST renewal referendum.
End of 2026: The city expects to finish all remaining landscaping and plantings.
Market Landscape
The 2026 TSPLOST renewal provides the necessary capital to scale regional infrastructure, following a pattern set by previous transportation sales tax initiatives. These public investments dictate the pace of local commercial development and utility modernization in Sandy Springs.
Residents can expect continued localized utility work at the intersection of Johnson Ferry Road, Mount Vernon Highway, and Roswell Road as aerial lines are moved. These improvements aim to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity throughout the city's multi-use path network.
The takeaway
The successful completion of the Mount Vernon Highway path marks a key milestone in the city's multi-year transportation plan. Residents should monitor upcoming municipal project bid reviews for updates on how traffic flow may shift during the next phase of construction.
What happens next
Fulton County residents will cast their votes on the 2026 TSPLOST renewal referendum on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the city's infrastructure developments, visit Sandy Springs Utilities.
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