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Map of state route 42 widening between SR 138 and I-675 in Stockbridge (Georgia DOT photo).
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$42.7 Million Dollar Contract Approved to Widen Highway 42

September 2, 2023 Clayton

Road work will start this fall to widen highway 42 after Georgia DOT approved a $42.7 million dollar build contract. Construction will last an estimated four years. […]

State DOT camera showing congestion on I-75 North at State Route 155 in McDonough.
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A Look at the I-75 Truck Lanes Study Results

August 3, 2023 Clayton

Last fall, Henry County solicited a study to answer the question: ”Is state route 155 the appropriate end point for the I-75 Truck Lanes?” Many […]

Map of state route 42 widening between SR 138 and I-675 in Stockbridge (Georgia DOT photo).
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Highway 42 Widening Is Now Out for Construction Bids

July 21, 2023 Clayton

Widening highway 42 in Stockbridge is now accepting construction bids. The project extends between state route 138 and I-675. Georgia DOT began advertising the project […]

Map of the McDonough area with highlights on Mill Road and Willow Lane; overlay text says “Road Widening Grant” (Google MyMaps photo).
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Willow Lane Widening and Others Grant Application Not Selected

June 30, 2023 Clayton

Earlier this year, Henry County approved a grant application for Willow Lane widening among other projects. Its back to the drawing board to figure out […]

Photo showing March 2023 concept layout for the I-75 interchange at Bethlehem Road (Georgia DOT photo).
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Less than 100 Residents Comment on Bethlehem Road Exit

June 16, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT held a public open house this spring to present the future Bethlehem Road exit. The state shared their response letter on June 13. […]

Aerial photo shows land clearing at I-285 and I-675 as of April 2023 (Georgia DOT photo).
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Construction Watch: The New I-285 at I-675 CD System

May 9, 2023 Clayton

Motorists who travel I-675 to I-285 will have noticed major land clearing along the interstate. The project is building a new collector-distributor (CD) system between […]

Concept showing the state route 155 widening project north of I-75 (Georgia DOT photo).
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State Approved the Concept Report to Widen SR 155

May 8, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT approved on April 25 the concept report to widen SR 155. The report represents one step closer to the future widening project. The […]

Photo showing March 2023 concept layout for the I-75 interchange at Bethlehem Road (Georgia DOT photo).
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FINAL WEEK to Submit I-75 at Bethlehem Road Comments

April 18, 2023 Clayton

This week is the final chance to submit comments to Georgia DOT about the future Bethlehem Road exit. If you have not done so already, […]

Map showing phases I & II of the state route 81 widening projects (OpenStreetMap photo).
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New Funding Gives A Timeline for 81 Widening, Phase II

April 12, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT recently programmed a project ID and funding for the state route 81 widening, phase II. The project will extend between Bethany Road and […]

Three photos showing the concept layout for I-75 at Bethlehem Road. The project plans to construct a new interstate exit on a new four-lane road (Georgia DOT photo).
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Bethlehem Exit Meeting on Thursday, Comments Due Next Week

April 10, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT will be hosting a virtual meeting and Q&A session about the Bethlehem Road exit this Thursday, April 13, from 4–6 pm. In addition, […]

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