Construction on a new parking deck kicks off. Starting June 13th, and expected to last until September 20th, the downtown area will be subject to delays due to the frequent delivery of precast parking deck sections, according to a traffic advisory released by the City of Woodstock. The construction forms part of the larger Woodstock City Center project which aims to revitalize a chunk of downtown with new commercial and hospitality infrastructure.
Building the structure will begin in earnest on June 13th with the delivery and assembly of a construction crane, gigantic trucks carrying these massive components will be entering the downtown area from Metromont Precast Building Solutions in Hiram, Georgia, these trucks are expected to rumble through every 30 to 60 minutes between the early hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., and might also operate on Saturdays if necessary, however, they will take a break during the Woodstock Summer Concert Series Saturdays. The city foresees disruptions along the popular Towne Lake Parkway and Main Street intersection, the Woodstock Police Department will be tasked with the management of vehicular traffic during these times, and flagmen will assist in this endeavor along the affected routes.
Driving through the main thoroughfares of Towne Lake Parkway, Mill Street roundabout, and Main Street intersection could be particularly sluggish, as police and flagmen navigate traffic around the long haul trucks making their way through, these trucks, some stretching 80 to 90 feet, will be entering the city via Arnold Mill Road, and exiting via Hubbard Road after dropping off their loads. The parking deck, once complete, will sport six levels and add a hefty 635 parking spots right in the center of downtown, eagerly anticipated by many as the city's growth has heightened the need for more parking solutions.
The city's partnership with a private developer promises to add not just parking but also a refined touch to Woodstock's downtown – featuring office spaces, shops, restaurants, and a boutique hotel complete with meeting space, while the entirety of the Woodstock City Center redevelopment targets a four-acre site nestled at Main Street's southeast corner. Those with a penchant for planning or simply a curiosity for urban developments can glean more insight into the construction projects with an interactive story map available on the city's website.
