The Big Creek GreenwayWalking

Alpharetta Greenway Open Again Near Kimball Bridge Road

Jeff — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:56:43 +0000

The Alpharetta Big Creek Greenway is open again at Kimball Bridge Road. The trail now passes under the new bridge and does not require crossing Kimball Bridge at the light.

Alpharetta Greenway Closing South of Kimball Bridge on July 26th

Jeff — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:33:28 +0000

Kimball Bridge Construction Detour

The Alpharetta portion of the Big Creek Greenway will be closed just South of Kimball Bridge while construction is completed on the new bridge and utilities are installed. The closure will take place from July 26th through September 30th. This will only be a small section of the greenway, but will force a detour on anyone wanting to continue South of Rock Mill Park or North of Haynes Bridge. A portion of the trail will still be open North of Haynes Bridge, but the closure will not allow continuing past Kimball Bridge. The length of the detour is 1.3 miles, replacing 1.8 miles of the trail from Haynes Bridge to Kimball Bridge. There are sidewalks available for the entire length, but it does require crossing some busy intersections. Please make sure you use the crosswalks and follow the lights.

Detour when heading South from Rock Mill Park:
From Rock Mill Park you can follow the sidewalks on Kimball Bridge West to North Point Parkway. Follow North Point Parkway South to Georgia Lane. Take Georgia Lane to Haynes Bridge which will lead back to the trail at Haynes Bridge.

Detour when heading North from Haynes Bridge:
Take the split in the trail that heads to the Haynes Bridge parking area. From the parking area head West on Haynes Bridge. Turn right on Georgia Lane. Turn right again on North Point Parkway heading North. Use the crosswalk when you get to Kimball Bridge and then head East on Kimball Bridge.

Map of Detour:

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Full article on City of Alpharetta Website

Carpooling and Locking Your Car

Jeff — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:25:18 +0000

With the exception of the pollen count, we’ve had wonderful weather lately. With the abundance of sunny skies and moderate temperatures, the number of people utilizing the greenways has greatly increased. Here are just a few tips to help keep the parking lots from over flowing, and for protecting your belongings while on the greenway.

When possible, carpool to the parking lots.
If you are within walking distance of the greenways, consider riding your bike or walking to the greenway as opposed to driving.
There are no lines in most of the parking lots, so be sure not to take up more space than needed when parking. Leave enough room for your neighbor to get in and out of their car too.
Be sure to store any valuables out of sight. There has been an increase in break-ins around the greenway parking lots with the increase in use.
Make sure you lock your vehicle while using the trail.
Be courteous to everyone on the greenway during these high use months. If on a bike, yield to those on foot. If traveling by foot, leave space on your left for passing.

Enjoy the weather and have fun on the trails, the hot summer months are right around the corner and who knows when the rainy season will return!

Remember to Lock Your Car Doors!