Traffic Impact: Sanders Road Until July 15

Work on the Lake Lanier Return Flow System continues!

Construction for the Return Flow Pipeline installation will continue until July 15 along Sanders Road (between Buford Dam Road and Mary Alice Park Road). Expect a single lane closure and delays.

What construction work will be taking place?

A contractor will be installing a 36-inch pipeline below the northbound lane of Sanders Road and will be restoring pavement along this section. The completed Return Flow System will convey highly treated water from the Fowler Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) to Lake Lanier. Learn more about the Lake Lanier Return Flow System: https://www.forsythco.com/returnflow.

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