Alpharetta, Georgia – Alpharetta drivers who use Mid Broadwell Road will need to prepare for a temporary change this summer as the city moves forward with an infrastructure project meant to solve an aging stormwater problem and improve pedestrian access near Mid Broadwell Park.
The work is centered on the culvert along Mid Broadwell Road, just west of Jennifer Oaks Drive. City officials say the existing structure is in poor condition and no longer provides the level of service Alpharetta wants for its stormwater system. After several rounds of repairs over time, the culvert was identified for replacement through the city’s Stormwater System Assessment.
The project will require Mid Broadwell Road to close to through traffic at the creek crossing from May 26 through July 26, 2026. The closure is limited to the work zone and is not a complete shutdown of the entire corridor.
Residents and businesses located along Mid Broadwell Road will still be able to reach their homes and properties at all times. According to the city, full 24/7 access will remain in place for those who live or operate businesses in the area. The restriction will only affect drivers attempting to pass through the creek crossing where the construction is taking place.
A signed detour route will be posted during the closure to help move traffic around the project area. Drivers who normally use Mid Broadwell Road as a cut-through or daily route are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time while the work is underway.
Beyond replacing the culvert, the project will also address a missing pedestrian connection. A new sidewalk will be built along the south side of Mid Broadwell Road between Bethany Road and Jennifer Oaks Drive. That stretch will close an existing sidewalk gap and create a safer, more continuous route for people walking to Mid Broadwell Park.
City officials described the sidewalk portion as an added benefit of the work, noting that it will improve access in an area where pedestrians currently face a break in the walkway network.
While the closure may bring short-term inconvenience, the project is designed to leave behind a stronger stormwater crossing and a better-connected roadway for both drivers and walkers. Work is expected to continue through July 26, when Mid Broadwell Road is scheduled to reopen to through traffic at the creek crossing.
