THE WIRE → FORSYTH → RECORD Nº 007008
ROADS · JAN 27 2011 · FORSYTH COUNTY
Road project 0002392: SR 20 FM CR 80/SAMPLES RD TO CR 450/JAMES BURGESS RD
Under Construction · Widening · Routes: 002000 · Funding: NEPA · Widening and reconstruction of SR 20 from just south of Samples Road/CR 80 to James Burgess Road/CR 450 for a total of 2.68 miles. SR 20 is major east-west route connecting SR 400, I-85, and I-985. In this section, SR 20 is currently a two lane road with a center two-way left turn lane from east of SR 400 to just north of Windermere Parkway. The proposed construction will provide two lanes in each direction with a 44' grass median. This section includes two, 12' travel lanes in each direction, 4' paved inside shoulders, and a 16' outside shoulder, which will include curb and gutter. A 5' sidewalk will be provided on both sides of SR 20. With SR 20 experiencing high traffic volumes, the widening of this section of roadway will reduce congestion and improve safety on this important east-west arterial.