ATLANTA — Atlanta’s Cascade Road has reopened after a major construction project.
The reopening announcement was made by Mayor Andre Dickens and Atlanta’s Department of Transportation on Wednesday.
People came out for a block party to celebrate the news alongside Atlanta Fire Rescue and law enforcement officials.
Crews worked around the clock to complete a resurfacing project this month.
There are now new sidewalks, paths for bikers and joggers, and benches and streetlights for those who live and work in the area.
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The Cascade Road Complete Street project was initially announced in 2021 with a budget of $20.9 million, aiming to improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers along a two-mile stretch of Cascade Road.
Businesses in the area reported a 30% decrease in sales during the ongoing construction, which took over two years to complete.
Some owners expressed concerns about the lack of a definitive completion date for the project at the time.
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