Local drivers in Walton County need to gear up for detours as the Walton County Public Works Department has announced that Mountain Creek Church Road will shut down for a pipeline project starting March 21, 2024. The closure, specifically between Gratis Road and Old Athens Highway, is said to be targeted only to through traffic, as per a notice posted on the county's official website. The said road will remain closed for around 10 days to make way for the Williams Transco Pipeline Project.

A detour will be in place during the construction, rerouting travelers from Gratis Road to James Huff Road then onto Old Athens Highway and eventually back onto Mountain Creek Church Road, the county's announcement details. The exact timeline for the project was not specified beyond the approximate duration, which could be subject to changes depending on a variety of factors including weather conditions and construction challenges that are often unpredicted.

The county has also issued an advisory for those who will be navigating the area around the construction site, insisting on heightened caution. "We ask everyone to please be careful when traveling around the worksite," the notice urges, suggesting a recognition of potential hazards that might arise due to the ongoing works.

While the inconvenience might ruffle some feathers among locals, the Public Works Department has expressed gratitude for the patience of Walton County citizens as these efforts unfold intended to improve the infrastructure of the community. "Thank you for your patience as everyone works together to deliver the best services possible to Walton County citizens," the public notice concludes, signaling collective progress through individual patience and cooperation that will see the project through to its successful completion.