Kennesaw State announced that the Kennesaw campus’ main entrance will be given a $1.8 million update at an undetermined date to create a well-defined and inviting entry for students, faculty and staff.
According to KSU’s Faculty Services, in order to improve access to the campus grounds and accentuate its visibility, a new entrance at the intersection of Chastain Road and Frey Road will be developed in the coming months.
University spokeswoman Tammy Demel said that the designs for the campus entrance upgrade began early this year and were completed sometime in the spring. The institutionally funded project will cost the university nearly $2 million to undergo, following approval from the Georgia Board of Regents on May 14.
University System of Georgia Spokeswoman Jen Ryan said that KSU is now clear to move onto the contracting phase to begin construction.
Demel said that no part of this development will obstruct traffic near the school, nor will construction interfere with student and faculty parking or routine shuttle routes.
“The existing street trees, iron picket fence and columns will be removed,” Demel said. “The sidewalk will be widened to create a public space next to the front lawn. The existing field will be graded to accommodate the new signage and new corridor. Minor landscaping will be provided to complement the new signage and also screen the baseball storage buildings.”
Demel said, under the new leadership of President Dr. Pamela Whitten, KSU is looking to create a more inviting environment for visitors, prospective students and their families while on campus. Current students will also stand to benefit. Taking steps to widen the campus’ adjacent sidewalks will enhance pedestrian safety.
Demel said that the few potholes and rough patches connecting campus roads are also currently being re-paved under a separate project, specifically on Kennesaw State University Road.