Residents of DeKalb County can expect to see construction crews along Panola Road starting this week as the Panola Road Water Main Replacement Project gets underway. The project, which began on Monday, aims to replace aged water pipes to enhance the local watershed system. Approximately 11,400 linear feet of ductile iron water pipe will be replaced in a two-phase operation, as reported by DeKalb County's official news announcement.
The first phase of this extensive project commences at Salem Road, stretching east to Big Miller Road, then northward to Panola Road, and concluding at Minola Drive/Fairington Road. The second phase picks up at the juncture of Snapfinger and Panola Roads, trailing northeast on Panola Road including Twin Lakes Drive, and finalizing at Salem Road. Phase I is slated to run until September 2026, while Phase II is expected to conclude by October 2026, "barring any weather delays," as per DeKalb County's announcement.
This infrastructure upgrade is a component of a significantly larger, $4.27 billion capital improvement program directed at ameliorating the capacity and service of DeKalb's watershed systems. It's a substantial investment in the community's future, addressing the needs of a growing population and the maintenance of something as elemental as water delivery and quality.
Local traffic and noise levels are forecast to rise during regular work hours, which are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays. Additionally, updates and contact information can be found by calling the DWM Project Information Line or via email at [email protected], as detailed in the county news release.
