COBB COUNTY, GA — Cobb County leaders are asking the public to weigh in on a proposed $24 million pedestrian bridge near The Battery that would cross a busy stretch of Cobb Parkway.

The bridge would be located near Bill Lee Way, where county transportation officials say heavy traffic and pedestrian activity create safety concerns.

“There’s eight lanes of traffic with a lot of volume on that road,” Cobb County Department of Transportation Director Drew Raessler said. “At the same time, a significant volume of pedestrians looking to cross both before and after games and various events that happen within the Battery.”

About 3,000 pedestrians cross that stretch of Cobb Parkway on Atlanta Braves game days, according to officials.

Raessler says the proposed bridge would help improve pedestrian safety while easing traffic delays.

“By creating a pedestrian bridge, we reduce the traffic delays along Cobb Parkway,” Raessler said. “More importantly, we address the risk of pedestrian, vehicle conflicts, and make sure that pedestrians are provided with continuous means of accessing The Battery.”

The public input period runs through Dec. 4, officials add.