Georgia State Route 316
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State Route 316 links Metro Atlanta with Athens, Georgia
, home of the University of Georgia
. The state route is 39.08 miles (62.9 km) in length. Georgia 316 begins at I-85
exit 106, near Lawrenceville
, passing through Bethlehem, Georgia
and Statham, Georgia
and ending at SR 10 Loop near Athens. Sections of Georgia 316 overlap sections of US 29, US 78, and SR 8. The first five miles (8 km) of the state highway is a freeway, but the rest of the route is at-grade with traffic signals.
Despite the fact that SR 316 is cosigned with US 29 for most of its route, the road is nearly always referred to by its state route designation, while US 29 is usually associated with its original route.
The first portion of the highway was completed as a freeway into Lawrenceville
in 1960, after the Gwinnett County
city was bypassed by Interstate 85
. With the subsequent expansion of Atlanta into its eastern suburbs, travel between the capital city and Athens
became increasingly difficult as Highways 78 and 29 were both routed through multiple business districts. Over the next several decades, the state completed SR 316 in sections, weaving through the original route of US 29 in order to bypass all communities and business districts, including the congested Atlanta Highway in Athens.
Athens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...
, home of the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
. The state route is 39.08 miles (62.9 km) in length. Georgia 316 begins at I-85
Interstate 85
Interstate 85 is a major interstate highway in the Southeastern United States. Its current southern terminus is at an interchange with Interstate 65 in Montgomery, Alabama; its northern terminus interchanges with Interstate 95 in Petersburg, Virginia, near Richmond...
exit 106, near Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Lawrenceville is a city in and the county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, in the United States. The Census Bureau estimates the 2008 population at 29,258...
, passing through Bethlehem, Georgia
Bethlehem, Georgia
Bethlehem is a town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States. The population was 716 at the 2000 census. Bethlehem has a school system with 8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, an alternative school, and a performance learning center....
and Statham, Georgia
Statham, Georgia
Statham is a city in Barrow County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,040 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Statham is located at ....
and ending at SR 10 Loop near Athens. Sections of Georgia 316 overlap sections of US 29, US 78, and SR 8. The first five miles (8 km) of the state highway is a freeway, but the rest of the route is at-grade with traffic signals.
Despite the fact that SR 316 is cosigned with US 29 for most of its route, the road is nearly always referred to by its state route designation, while US 29 is usually associated with its original route.
The first portion of the highway was completed as a freeway into Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Lawrenceville is a city in and the county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, in the United States. The Census Bureau estimates the 2008 population at 29,258...
in 1960, after the Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County, Georgia
, Gwinnett County had a population of 805,321. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 53.3% white , 23.6% black , 2.7% Korean, 2.6% Asian Indian, 2.0% Vietnamese, 3.3% other Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.8% some other race and 3.1% from two or more races...
city was bypassed by Interstate 85
Interstate 85
Interstate 85 is a major interstate highway in the Southeastern United States. Its current southern terminus is at an interchange with Interstate 65 in Montgomery, Alabama; its northern terminus interchanges with Interstate 95 in Petersburg, Virginia, near Richmond...
. With the subsequent expansion of Atlanta into its eastern suburbs, travel between the capital city and Athens
Athens, Georgia
Athens-Clarke County is a consolidated city–county in U.S. state of Georgia, in the northeastern part of the state, comprising the former City of Athens proper and Clarke County. The University of Georgia is located in this college town and is responsible for the initial growth of the city...
became increasingly difficult as Highways 78 and 29 were both routed through multiple business districts. Over the next several decades, the state completed SR 316 in sections, weaving through the original route of US 29 in order to bypass all communities and business districts, including the congested Atlanta Highway in Athens.
Major intersections
| County | Location | Mile | Destinations | Notes |
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| Gwinnett Gwinnett County, Georgia , Gwinnett County had a population of 805,321. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 53.3% white , 23.6% black , 2.7% Korean, 2.6% Asian Indian, 2.0% Vietnamese, 3.3% other Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.8% some other race and 3.1% from two or more races... |
, Greenville Greenville, South Carolina -Law and government:The city of Greenville adopted the Council-Manager form of municipal government in 1976.-History:The area was part of the Cherokee Nation's protected grounds after the Treaty of 1763, which ended the French and Indian War. No White man was allowed to enter, though some families... |
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| Boggs Road - Duluth Duluth, Georgia Duluth is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia and an increasingly more affluent and developed suburb of Atlanta. Unincorporated portions of Forsyth County also have Duluth as a mailing address, though this area is outside city limits... , Lawrenceville Lawrenceville, Georgia Lawrenceville is a city in and the county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia, in the United States. The Census Bureau estimates the 2008 population at 29,258... |
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| Sugarloaf Parkway Sugarloaf Parkway Sugarloaf Parkway is an at-grade and limited-access highway in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The highway provides a cross-county route from Duluth to Lawrenceville. In 2010, the highway opened a freeway extension past former terminus Georgia State Route 20, and ends at Martins Chapel Road. An... - Discover Mills Discover Mills Discover Mills is a , single story shopping mall in Lawrenceville, Georgia with over 180 specialty retailers. The mall features 13 anchors as well as a variety of theme restaurants, casual dining and entertainment venues. Discover Mills is the first mall in the United States to have naming rights... , Sugarloaf Country Club |
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| Riverside Parkway | ||||
| West Pike Street/Duluth Highway - SR 120, Gwinnett Medical Center Gwinnett Medical Center Gwinnett Medical Center is a not-for-profit network of healthcare facilities and providers in Gwinnett County, Georgia comprising the following licensed facilities:* GMC-Lawrenceville - a hospital with 353 acute care beds in Lawrenceville, GA... |
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| Walther Road/Walther Boulevard |
- At-grade Section (Not all intersections have traffic lights)
- University Center Lane (Westbound only)
- Collins Hill Road
- Buford Drive (SR 20/124)
- Hosea Road (Eastbound only)
- Reynolds Road (Westbound only)
- Hi-Hope Road/Gwinnett County Airport at Briscoe Field
- Progress Center Avenue
- Cedars Road
- Hurricane Trail
- Fence Road
- WinderWinder, GeorgiaWinder is a city in Barrow County, Georgia, United States. The population was 10,201 at the 2000 census. Census Estimates of 2005 indicate a population of 12,451...
Highway (US 29 South/SR 8/US 29 Bus North)--Photo enforcedRoad-rule enforcement cameraA traffic enforcement camera is an automated ticketing machine... - Harbins Road
Barrow County
- Kilcrease Road
- Patrick Mill Road
- CarlCarl, GeorgiaCarl is a town in Barrow County, Georgia, United States. The population was 205 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Carl is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land....
-Bethlehem Road - LoganvilleLoganville, GeorgiaLoganville is a city located mostly in Walton County with a small portion of the city located in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. The population was 10,963 at the 2009 census.-Geography:...
Highway (SR 81) - Winder-MonroeMonroe, GeorgiaMonroe is a city in Walton County, Georgia, United States. The population was 13,381 at the 2008 census. The city is the county seat of Walton County, Georgia.-Geography:Monroe is located at ....
Highway (SR 11) - Hog Mountain Road (SR 53)
- Bethlehem Road (SR 211)
Oconee County
- Moina Michael Highway (US 78/78 Bus)
- Jimmy Daniel Road
- Oconee Connector
- Paul Broun Parkway (SR 10 Loop)/University of Georgia (Eastern Terminus)