Sugarloaf Parkway Extension (SR 316 to I-85)

FAST FACTS

GDOT Project #:0006924
Type: Extension/Improvement
Project Length: 8.3 miles
Affected Counties: Gwinnett
Condemning Authority: Gwinnett County
Estimated Affected Parcels: 100+
Estimated Cost: $252,690,896
Right-of-Way Funds: $39,597,000

Description

Property owners in the Gwinnett Place, Chadwick Lake, and Lawrenceville, GA area should take notice. GDOT and the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation plan to extend and modify part of the Sugarloaf Parkway to relieve traffic congestion on surrounding roads during peak usage. The portion connecting SR 316 (locally known as University Parkway) and I-85 would undergo extensive modification as a result of Phase 2 of the project.

The plan, which has been in development since about 2011 (preliminary engineering), would extend Sugarloaf Parkway as a limited-access four-lane expressway with a depressed 52-foot wide median from State Route (SR) 316 north to I-85. The new road would have two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, 14-foot wide outside shoulders, and 12-foot wide inside shoulders, within a minimum of 400-foot right-of-way. No pedestrian or bicycle facilities are included, though drainage will certainly be addressed.

Business and Homeowner Concerns

Parkway projects almost always include massive right-of-way takings, for both safety and expansion purposes. The comparatively higher speeds of limited access parkways necessitate it, but at what cost? More than 100 parcels will be affected, from neighborhoods to Sugarloaf Mills shopping center.

Modified access and additional work to intersections, especially at SR 316 and I-85, could potentially damage the properties they touch – or take from. The government can take your business or residential property for projects that serve the public good through eminent domain. They can even take temporary construction easements that could last for years! However, the Constitution requires that the government offer you fair compensation for your property.

It’s vital to understand that GDOT, like most consumers, wishes to acquire the property it wants for the lowest price possible. This means the initial offer will likely be too low and won’t fully account for your property’s worth. We can help you see how they might not be considering certain things such as relocation expenses, and then fight for just compensation instead!

What to Do if Your Property Is Affected

GDOT has set aside an estimated nearly $40 million in right-of-way acquisition for this project. We encourage you to consult with an experienced eminent domain attorney before accepting an offer from GDOT for your land. We can examine the offer, and often discover a great deal more value in your property.

The initial offer is just the beginning of the conversation, but only if you don’t accept it. We can help you try to attain more. Call 1-888-871-1790 or contact us online for a complimentary case evaluation.

We only take a fee based on a percentage of what we’re able to help you receive beyond the government’s initial offer.² That amount is completely yours and we never touch it.

We also front the costs of fighting your case, including hiring land appraisers, engineers, and other professionals who can help obtain a more accurate valuation for your land than what the government’s initial offer will likely reflect. We’re so confident because on average, we triple our clients’ initial offer amounts.¹

News and Publications

Gwinnett Daily Post

11 Alive

Project Maps

Estimated Project Schedule

Preliminary Engineering – 2011
Right of Way – 2020
Construction – TBD

Affected Parcels

More than 100 parcels of property will be affected by the Sugarloaf Parkway extension in Gwinnett County. If you have property that’s being taken in this project, know that the government’s initial offer is just the beginning of negotiations. You can possibly obtain more if you contact a lawyer before accepting any offers.

Call 1-888-871-1790 or contact us online today to see how we might be able to help you increase your offer amount for your eminent domain land taking.

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evaluation today.

There are only a handful of attorneys in GA who practice eminent domain exclusively. And even fewer with DOT experience. That’s why it’s always worth it to get a free case evaluation.

Here’s how it works:

1) Tell us about your situation.

2) We research your property as needed, using DOT maps, our own technology, and experience to see the exact effects.

3) We let you know what we think a fair offer would be. This evaluation is free, and there’s no
pressure or obligation to hire us after.

But please don’t wait to act. Waiting can hurt your case, and the cost is the same: free.

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