# Tucker City Council Meeting


**Body:** City of Tucker
**Date:** September 28, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure


The City of Tucker held a council meeting on September 28, 2026, which included extensive public comments primarily focused on concerns about the Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) proposed I-285 Eastside Express Lanes project. Residents expressed worries about noise pollution, property values, and community impact, particularly regarding a proposed flyover near Montreal Woods. GDOT representatives provided a detailed presentation on the express lanes project, including its phased procurement, environmental studies, noise mitigation strategies, right-of-way acquisitions, and transit integration. The project is a public-private partnership with a planned contract award in October 2026 and construction anticipated to begin in late 2027. The council also discussed pursuing a $1.8 million grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Stewardship Program for Henderson Park trail improvements, with a 75% grant match and a 24-month term. Additionally, the meeting covered an ADA strategy report with a $56,000 contract awarded for initial assessments and planning, and an economic development update highlighting ongoing projects and business retention efforts. The city manager provided updates on multiple capital improvement projects, including road safety enhancements, trail developments, and parking expansions, many of which are in design or early construction phases. Several upcoming agenda items related to contracts, grants, and ordinance updates were noted. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded during the meeting, but a soft approval was given to pursue the Henderson Park grant application.

**Source:** City of Tucker