Gwinnett County has received a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to study three existing railroad crossings—Arcado Road, Oak Road, and Hosea Road—for possible upgrades, improvements, or removal. The goal is to improve safety and reduce traffic delays at these locations.

This feasibility study will evaluate current conditions and consider options such as building bridges over or under the tracks, closing or combining certain crossings, and making roadway adjustments. After the evaluation, the project team will recommend a preferred option for each location for further study and preliminary design.

This is a planning study only. Any future construction would require separate funding, detailed design, right-of-way acquisition, and permitting. That next phase would follow the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, with the level of review depending on the potential impacts to the local environment and community.

The purpose of this study is to review and analyze current conditions at the CSX rail crossings at Arcado Road, Oak Road, and Hosea Road and to develop potential solutions that enhance safety, improve mobility and connectivity for nearby communities, and support economic resilience.

This is a planning-level effort to explore the feasibility of improving or possibly eliminating these crossings. The study is a partnership between Gwinnett County, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), CSX, and the Cities of Lawrenceville and Lilburn, along with other key stakeholders.

ABOUT THIS CROSSING

COMING SOON

• crash history
• train frequency (if available)
• traffic volumes
• schools/hospitals
• EMS routes

COMING SOON:

• No-Build, Grade Separation (over/under), Closure/Consolidation, Roadway realignment.
• 3D visual/typical section for each preferred alternative.
• Evaluation considerations that led to preferred alt. (Pros/cons, property/ROW considerations at a high level, ballpark cost estimates)

COMING SOON:

• Safety, travel time/delay, emergency response, freight efficiency.
• Community & environmental topics: noise/vibration, air quality, drainage/floodplain, parks/historic, community facilities, business access/economic development.
• Title VI summary with who benefits/ who could be negatively affected.

ABOUT THIS CROSSING

COMING SOON

• crash history
• train frequency (if available)
• traffic volumes
• schools/hospitals
• EMS routes

COMING SOON:

• No-Build, Grade Separation (over/under), Closure/Consolidation, Roadway realignment.
• 3D visual/typical section for each preferred alternative.
• Evaluation considerations that led to preferred alt. (Pros/cons, property/ROW considerations at a high level, ballpark cost estimates)

COMING SOON:

• Safety, travel time/delay, emergency response, freight efficiency.
• Community & environmental topics: noise/vibration, air quality, drainage/floodplain, parks/historic, community facilities, business access/economic development.
• Title VI summary with who benefits/ who could be negatively affected.

ABOUT THIS CROSSING

COMING SOON

• crash history
• train frequency (if available)
• traffic volumes
• schools/hospitals
• EMS routes

COMING SOON:

• No-Build, Grade Separation (over/under), Closure/Consolidation, Roadway realignment.
• 3D visual/typical section for each preferred alternative.
• Evaluation considerations that led to preferred alt. (Pros/cons, property/ROW considerations at a high level, ballpark cost estimates)

COMING SOON:

• Safety, travel time/delay, emergency response, freight efficiency.
• Community & environmental topics: noise/vibration, air quality, drainage/floodplain, parks/historic, community facilities, business access/economic development.
• Title VI summary with who benefits/ who could be negatively affected.

Public input is essential for a project like this because the changes being studied could directly affect daily travel, neighborhood connections, and community safety. Hearing from residents, businesses, and commuters helps the project team understand local needs, identify potential impacts, and shape solutions that work for everyone. By sharing feedback, the community plays a key role in creating safer crossings and better mobility options for the future. For this study, we'll be using the following techniques to keep the public involved and engaged.

Stakeholder interviews are very effective in feasibility studies for gathering insights, understanding needs, and ensuring any resulting projects align with study expectations and goals. The project team will conduct up to nine stakeholder interviews (three at each crossing location. Interviews will provide an opportunity for discussion with individuals or organizations who have a vested interest in the railroad crossings and any subsequent project which may be implemented in the area.

A Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) will be formed to provide overall guidance for the feasibility study and to provide an opportunity for coordination and information sharing. The SAC will be the primary avenue for coordinating with local, state and federal agency partners. Additional agencies and partners may be identified throughout the course of the study. The SAC will be used to assist in the development of evaluation criteria, provide input, review, and comment on draft analyses, and displays prior to public meetings. Below is a roster of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee Members for this study.

In an effort to provide ample opportunity for all stakeholders and the general public to learn about the project, view any proposed detours necessary for the construction of the project, and comment on the project, the project team will organize, publicize, facilitate, and attend three (3) open house events, where project information for each of three railroad crossings will be presented. One open house will be held near each railroad crossing.

Stay in touch with the study team! Reach out to the project managers using the contact information below and be sure to subscribe to the project email list to stay in the loop!