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Emory commits $15.8M toward a Brookhaven greenway bridge over I-85

The Peachtree Creek Greenway would cross the interstate to reach Emory's Executive Park.

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Peachtree Creek Greenway Connector Bridge Rendering
Project renderingPeachtree Creek Greenway Connector Bridge RenderingCity of Brookhaven
Where the first Peachtree Creek Greenway Connector Bridge is planned as a connection to Executive Park.
Project contextWhere the first Peachtree Creek Greenway Connector Bridge is planned as a connection to Executive Park.City of Brookhaven

Published Jul 14, 2026

Brookhaven laid out a funding plan for a bridge carrying the Peachtree Creek Greenway over Interstate 85 to Emory University's Executive Park district. Emory is putting in $15.8 million over ten years, with the balance coming from private investment, economic development tools, and partner contributions.

The city says no residential property taxes will pay for design or construction. Final design should wrap in late 2027 with a 2028 groundbreaking, and Phase 2 of the greenway itself breaks ground this year.

LocationBrookhaven
JurisdictionCity of Brookhaven
Scale$15.8M from Emory
TimelineBreaks ground 2028
WhoCity of Brookhaven
LinksCity of Brookhaven
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