Walker County residents will notice a significant investment in the county’s road system this summer. Contractor bids are now being accepted to make improvements to 36 miles of roads in the unincorporated areas of the county.
Hog Jowl Road Closed for 90 Days Starting January 27th
LaFayette, GA - Hog Jowl Road from the 193/341 intersection to Andrews Lane will be closed to thru traffic for 90 days beginning Monday, January 27th. A state contractor will be working on a bridge replacement project at Voiles Creek. Detour signs will be posted.
2020 Road Project List Being Developed in Walker County
The list of 2020 road projects continues to be developed, but several roads have already been identified for work. Contractor bids will be solicited soon for the following roads: Hog Jowl Road (Pigeon Mountain area) Old Bethel Road (Chickamauga area) Chattanooga Valley Road (Rossville area) East Armuchee Road (Armuchee Valley area)
12/11/19 Weather Impact on Walker County Government Operations
Updated at 7:00 am on 12/11/19: There are some slick spots on Lookout Mountain, but roads are passable. Be alert if traveling this morning. Public Works crews will be available to sal ice on roads as needed. Updated at 3:15 pm on 12/10/19: Public Works crews are monitoring road conditions on Lookout Mountain. There is … Continue reading 12/11/19 Weather Impact on Walker County Government Operations
Overnight Work Planned on Nickajack Road
Lookout Mountain, GA - A state contractor will be working overnight this week making safety improvements to Nickajack Road. Crews will be installing a high friction surface treatment on the road from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The surface treatment work will take six to eight days to complete. Later this month, the contractor will … Continue reading Overnight Work Planned on Nickajack Road
Access to Fantasy Hills Subdivision will be Restricted on Wednesday, September 25th
Flintstone, GA – Access into and out of the Fantasy Hills subdivision in Walker County will be restricted on Wednesday, September 25th. Walker County Public Works crews will be replacing a drainage culvert at the entrance to the subdivision, prompting the closure of Burnt Mill Lane at Tinker Bell Circle. Work is scheduled to start … Continue reading Access to Fantasy Hills Subdivision will be Restricted on Wednesday, September 25th
How Walker Works – Taxing Authorities
Let's talk taxes. Did you know there are eight taxing authorities in Walker County that have the ability to raise or lower the millage rate?
Walker County Awards Contract to Pave 13 Roads
LaFayette, GA - Walker County Commissioner Shannon Whitfield awarded a contract last night to Talley Construction to resurface 13 roads. The project includes Peavine Road, East Long Hollow, Ringgold Road, Five Points Road and Five Points Spur, Osburn Road and Osburn Court, South Dicks Creek Road, South Burnt Mill Road, Dry Valley Road, West Schmitt … Continue reading Walker County Awards Contract to Pave 13 Roads
Commissioner Meeting – 3/28/19
Topics include a Hotel-Motel tax, Business License and the awarding of road paving contract for 23 and a half miles.
Five Points Road Closed March 4th-8th
Chickamauga, GA – A section of Five Points Road will be closed to thru traffic March 4th – 8th. Utility crews will close Five Points between Hamel Drive and Johnson Road from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Workers will be replacing 2” water lines with 6” water mains, to accommodate additional fire hydrants in the … Continue reading Five Points Road Closed March 4th-8th