True North 400 is proud to announce the successful completion of the Kimball Bridge Road Corridor Multimodal Gap Project, an important investment that strengthens connectivity along one of North Fulton’s busiest corridors. With a $1.1 million investment, True North 400 closed a critical gap between the City of Alpharetta’s Kimball Bridge Road Widening project and the Georgia Department of Transportation’s bridge replacement over GA 400.

The project delivers a new shared-use path that provides safe, accessible mobility options for residents, employees and visitors traveling along Kimball Bridge Road.

“This connection was needed following the city and state’s completed projects to give residents, employees and visitors safe mobility options along Kimball Bridge Road,” said Kristin Winzeler, executive director of True North 400. “This project is exactly where True North 400 excels. We work to connect funds, resources and people to improve the North Fulton community.”

True North 400 kicked off 2026 with a productive and forward-looking Board Retreat, bringing together board members and regional leaders to align priorities, discuss emerging opportunities and set the tone for the year ahead. The retreat focused on collaboration, infrastructure, economic development and strategic partnerships that will continue to strengthen North Fulton as a premier place to live, work and do business.

The agenda featured insights from a strong lineup of speakers, including Russell McMurry, Commissioner with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), who provided updates on transportation planning and mobility priorities, Freda Hardage with Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), who discussed transit connectivity, changes in advance of FIFA and long-term transit planning and North Fulton Economic Alliance Executive Director Rich Johnson, who shared perspectives on regional economic trends and growth opportunities.

The retreat also included strategic conversations led by Chairman Tim Perry and Executive Director Kristin Winzeler. Together, these discussions reinforced the importance of partnerships and proactive planning as True North 400 continues its mission to improve infrastructure, mobility and economic vitality across North Fulton.

Construction is underway on the future Encore Greenway Park and progress is already taking shape at the intersection of North Point Parkway and Encore Parkway. Crews are currently finalizing a temporary access road in preparation for upcoming bridge construction, completing grading work for retaining walls and reviewing shop drawings as the project moves forward.

This transformative project is a partnership between True North 400 and the City of Alpharetta, and it will create a new gateway connection between the Big Creek Greenway and the Alpha Loop. Once complete, Encore Greenway Park will strengthen mobility, expand recreational opportunities and enhance connectivity along the North Fulton corridor.

More progress is ahead as construction continues through 2026.

Last week, True North 400 attended the annual Eggs & Issues Breakfast, hosted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. As the official kickoff to the Georgia General Assembly session, this sold-out event brought together more than 2,500 business, civic and government leaders from across the state.

The breakfast serves as an important forum for aligning policymakers and the business community around Georgia’s economic priorities for the year ahead. From infrastructure and workforce development to long-term competitiveness, the conversations at Eggs & Issues help shape the legislative landscape that impacts communities like North Fulton.

True North 400 values opportunities like this to stay engaged at the state level and advocate for policies that support smart growth, strong infrastructure and a thriving regional economy.

Read below about an upcoming infrastructure investment in Georgia!

Governor Brian Kemp has proposed a transformative $2 billion investment in transportation and infrastructure projects across Georgia, signaling a major commitment to the state’s long-term mobility, safety and economic growth. Announced during the kickoff of the 2026 legislative session, the plan focuses on relieving congestion on some of Georgia’s most heavily traveled corridors while strengthening local and rural infrastructure statewide.

Key elements of the proposal include new express lanes on I-75 South, significant upgrades to Ga. 316 between Atlanta and Athens, funding for local road projects in communities across the state and critical bridge improvements in rural areas.

At True North 400, we closely follow state-level transportation investments because of their direct impact on our region’s workforce, businesses and quality of life. Strategic funding like this helps ensure Georgia’s infrastructure keeps pace with growth and supports safe, efficient movement across the state.

Photo credit to the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

Major improvements are underway along one of North Fulton and Forsyth County’s most important corridors. The SR 400 Express Lanes Project will add new express lanes in both directions from the MARTA North Springs Station in Fulton County to north of McFarland Parkway in Forsyth County, helping improve mobility, reduce congestion and provide more reliable travel options.

As construction progresses, staying informed is key. True North 400 encourages property owners, employees and travelers in our district to visit the Georgia Department of Transportation project hub for the latest updates on construction timelines, traffic impacts, lane shifts and major project milestones. True North 400 will also include key information in its monthly newsletter, on social media and through email blasts with important updates.

The City of Milton and the City of Roswell were recently recognized with the Green Communities Certification by the Atlanta Regional Commission. This certification honors local governments that demonstrate outstanding leadership in sustainability, environmental stewardship and forward-thinking community planning.

Milton and Roswell are among just nine local governments across the region to receive this recognition, joining a distinguished group committed to creating greener, healthier and more livable communities. We applaud the cities of Milton and Roswell for setting the standard for sustainability and environmental leadership in our region.

Photo credit to the Atlanta Regional Commission website.