MCDONOUGH PKWY EXT FM JONESBORO RD TO SR 42/US 23 PH 1-GRTA

under construction

This project comprises the McDonough Parkway extension from the intersection of the existing McDonough Parkway with Jonesboro Road continuing northeasterly on new location to U.S. 23/S.R. 42. The length of the proposed extension is 1.2 miles. This project will complete a connection of S.R. 20/81 west of McDonough to S.R. 42 north of McDonough with traffic on S.R.20/81 or Jonesboro Road. This project, in conjunction with the existing McDonough Parkway, will provide a west bypass of McDonough. McDonough Parkway Extension will taper from the current 3 lanes at the existing McDonough Parkway to 2 lanes and maintain 2 lanes for approximately 4000 feet. Just prior to intersecting Ivey Edwards Lane, it tapers back to 3 lanes. From its intersection with Ivey Edwards Lane to the end of the project at U.S.23 /S.R. 42, it will become a four lane divided roadway with a 20 foot wide raised median. A bridge will be constructed over Norfolk Southern Railroad. The speed design will be 35 mph.