When will the Sixes Road widening end?

Traveling across the I-575 Bridge to Highway 5 has been a bottleneck for the past two months as the Georgia Department of Transportation is working with the road contractor to complete the widening of the road from the bridge to Highway 5. The construction contract called for completion by June 1 and the contractor is now working under a daily financial penalty clause to get the work completed. Although the contractor has not provided a completion date there is evidence of more progress in the past two weeks than prior weeks. The sidewalks are getting installed, the median is getting filled in with earth to allow a future turf area and the roadbed is being prepared for pavement. There is no plan to have any landscaped area other than turf due to heavy traffic visibility issues.

A few viewers have written to ask more details about the widening of the I-575 Bridge. At this time any specific timetable is uncertain. Once more definitive information is available we will work with the County Engineer and our Commissioner, Karen Bosch, to communicate the most current information.

Dead Trees Poof!

Under the terms of the contract with Cherokee County and at the request of SRCA, the dead trees in the medians have been removed. These trees will be replaced in the fall once cool weather arrives with the same species of tree. A few of the trees do have dead growth on them and the SRCA will work to trim up the dead growth and determine if the tree can be reshaped or just replaced. SRCA will continue to monitor and work with the County on this open issue.

Commercial Sales Calls Underway

The Directors of SRCA are out personally calling on businesses along Sixes Road and the immediate adjacent areas on Bells Ferry Road. It is easy to see the value provided by SRCA when presenting “before and after” SRCA photos of Sixes Road. In spite of current economic conditions, business owners are expressing positive interest in the work provided by SRCA.

Since SRCA provides the driveway landscape maintenance to these businesses, directors are using the following discussion points when soliciting memberships.

Did you know—

• Cherokee County does not maintain the median or right of way along Sixes Road and portions of Bells Ferry Road
• Six homeowner associations from Sixes Road neighborhoods currently fund the landscape maintenance for Sixes Road and portions of Bells Ferry Road
• Landscape maintenance consists of weekly mowing, edging and trash removal
• The Sixes Road neighborhoods represent more than 15,000 potential customers
• More than 17,000 vehicles travel Sixes Road daily
• SRCA offers the opportunity for five commercial business members to serve as a director
• The neighborhoods are positioned and excited to continue their efforts to promote “Shop Sixes”
• The SRCA website, www.sixesroad.org offers the opportunity for commercial members to have a direct link to your business website and a link for yellow pages dialing to your business
• County government recognizes the value SRCA brings to communicating and building an understanding of managing growth while maintaining a strong community

Why SRCA?

• Market studies prove a well-maintained public highway improves property values and increases the potential for business
• Provides a forum for Sixes corridor business owners to come together as a quasi-merchants association
• Neighborhoods and businesses working together to build community

Where do you want to live, shop or do business?

Sixes Road before SRCA maintenance

Sixes Road as maintained by SRCA

Join the Sales Force

As you shop and do business in the Sixes Road corridor ask the business manager or owner if they are aware of the efforts of SRCA and encourage their membership as a part of the community. Contact us on this website and tell us of your efforts and experiences.