Peachtree Segment in Buckhead Now "Complete"

The Buckhead Community Improvement District today marked the completion of Phase II of the Peachtree Road transformation. The project converted a one-mile stretch of Buckhead’s main traffic artery into a signature boulevard, with granite curbing and medians, hardwood trees, seasonal color landscaping, bike lanes, wider sidewalks, modern lighting, buried utility lines, street furniture, and dedicated left turn lanes at signaled intersections.

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Ribbon-Cutting Set for December 11

Buckhead will cut the ribbon on the completed Peachtree transformation on Tuesday, December 11 at 1:30 p.m. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is among the scheduled speakers at the event, which will take place outside the Pinnacle building across from Phipps Plaza. The completion of Phase II of the Peachtree transformation marks the end of a two-year project that took a pedestrian-unfriendly suburban arterial and created a “complete street” by adding granite curbing and medians, hardwood trees, seasonal color landscaping, bike lanes, wide sidewalks, modern lighting, buried utility lines, street furniture, and dedicated left turn lanes at signaled intersections.

Phase I of the transformation, completed in 2007, ran from just south of Piedmont to the MARTA overpass. Phase II continued north past Phipps Plaza. Together, the transformation covered more than 1.5 miles of Peachtree in Buckhead. Phase III, which is in development, will extend south on Peachtree to Shadowlawn Ave.

Paving in Phase II Nearly Complete

You may resume your smooth ride to and from the malls in Buckhead very soon. Crews are paving nightly and will be finished in the next few days. After that, lane striping, lighting, and swapping out of the traffic control system will follow. Look for all major work to be done by early next month.

Median Nearly Installed, Sidewalks Back Online

The 11-foot-sidewalks along Phase II of the Peachtree Boulevard transformation now extend past the Ritz Carlton. They will be set back from the road and lined with trees that will grow to provide shade for a pleasant walk to lunch. The landscaped median is nearing completion over the MARTA bridge and the meeting point with Phase I. Major activities are scheduled to be completed by fall.

Paving is the main focus for the next couple of weeks as the final dimensions of Phase II of the Peachtree Boulevard transformation become apparent to the casual eye. The sidewalks in front of Lenox Market Place are nearing completion, as is the new landscaped median between Around Lenox and Stratford Drive. We still expect major activities to be complete by fall.

A great variety of progress is taking place as we enter the final months of Phase II of the Peachtree transformation. The 11-foot-wide sidewalk pavers are complete near Dante’s Down the Hatch. The landscaped tree buffers are nearing completion at the Macy’s frontage. And mast arms holding vintage street lights now dot both sides of Peachtree.

Area Fronting Macy's at Lenox Taking Shape

The granite wall and hand rail are nearing completion in front of Lenox Mall. The nearby sidewalk will be set back from the street by a tree-lined buffer. The landscaped median is extending north between Phipps Plaza and the Pinnacle Building. Major work on Phase II is set to be complete by fall.

Crews are working hard to get the median and curbs in condition for the Peachtree Road Race on July 4. Much of the other work is going on underground, with the switchover to new water lines and the connection of the landscape irrigation system. Look for major work to be done by the time the kids go back to school.

Large Section of Wide Sidewalk Complete

Peachtree Road just north of Lenox Road has never been more walkable. Last week, crews finished the massive, 34-foot-wide sidewalk outside Dick’s Sporting Goods across from Phipp’s Plaza. Also, the irrigation system on the north side of Peachtree is almost complete. This will allow the planters to be cleaned and filled just in time for the trees’ spring growing season. Median build-out will be done in a few weeks, with all major activities set to be complete by midsummer. 

Landscaped Medians Nearly Complete Throughout Phase II

Medians now span almost all of Phase II of the transformation. These medians will improve traffic flow by establishing dedicated left turn lanes at specific locations. Soon, an irrigation system will be installed to support greenery as in this image from Phase I. Crews are also installing lighting and traffic controllers.

New Vintage-Style Streetlamps to be Lighted Soon

Crews were back working full time this week installing granite curb, landscaped median, and new sidewalk. You’re seeing more vintage-style streetlamps, which will light your evening stroll. New trees lining the sidewalk will grow to provide shade during the summer months.