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Street view photo of I-75 North at state route 155 in McDonough (AA Roads photo).
Major Projects

Local Study asks should the I-75 Truck Lanes extend to I-675?

September 8, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is presently in the design phase to construct two northbound truck-only lanes on I-75 between Macon and McDonough. The proposed northern terminus near […]

Sign plan for state route 20 at Old Industrial Blvd (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

No Left Turns coming at highway 20 intersection

August 30, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is presenting accepting construction bids to widen highway 20 in McDonough. As part of the upcoming road work, the state will be changing […]

Presentation slide showing a map of the state route 20 widening project between I-75 and Phillips Drive in McDonough (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

State Route 20 widening now accepting construction bids

August 20, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is now accepting construction bids for the state route 20 widening. Bids are being accepted through Friday, September 16, 2022. The widening project […]

Photo of Bill Gardner Parkway near SR 155 and T-SPLOST future project road sign (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

First look at Bill Gardner Parkway widening project

August 8, 2022 Clayton

Henry County staff recently updated the board of commissioners on various transportation SPLOST projects throughout the county. As part of the update, an initial concept […]

Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).
Major Projects

Georgia DOT approves highway 42 widening construction bid

August 5, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT has awarded a contract for the widening of highway 42. The project extends between Bill Gardner Parkway and Peeksville Road in Locust Grove. […]

Photo shows motorists using the new diverging diamond interchange at I-75 exit 218 / state route 20 on Monday morning, June 27 (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

The DDI is now open. What’s next?

June 29, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT contractors opened the diverging diamond interchange on Monday morning, June 27. The DDI is Henry County’s first located at I-75 exit 218 / […]

Traffic camera photo of I-75 at state route 20 / exit 218 in May 2022 (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

Georgia DOT announces I-75 exit closure dates in McDonough

May 24, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT has announced an upcoming closure of I-75 exit 218 at state route 20 in McDonough. The weekend closure is part of ongoing construction […]

Photo of SR 155 at Bill Gardner Parkway in April 2022 (Clayton Carte photo).
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Georgia DOT adds funds to SR 155 widening project

May 19, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT continues planning work on numerous major transportation projects throughout Henry County. Most recently, the state committed $500,000 in immediate funds towards widening state […]

Diagram of upcoming traffic shift on state route 20 at I-75 in McDonough (Clayton Carte photo).
Announcements

Upcoming Traffic Shift for McDonough Diverging Diamond Interchange

April 14, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT announced an upcoming traffic shift for the under-construction diverging diamond interchange in McDonough. The project is located at I-75 exit 218 / state […]

Aerial photo of I-75 North at I-475 (AJC photo / Hyosub Shin).
Major Projects

Industry feedback results in Truck Lanes project delays

March 22, 2022 Clayton

Industry feedback has caused Georgia DOT to change the project timeline for the I-75 truck only lanes. The new schedule better aligns with contractors’ available […]

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Latest Updates

  • Map shows the streets for road resurfacing by Henry County in 2025 (Google MyMaps map).
    Henry County Approved its 2nd Major Resurfacing Contract of 2025
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    New Roundabout Approved for Construction in McDonough
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  • Aerial photo shows the Bridges Road at Willow Lane roundabout in McDonough (Henry County photo).

    The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects May 2025

    May 12, 2025
    Over two billion dollars are budgeted for transportation projects in Henry County by 2030. This represents a combination of federal, state and local dollars being [...]
  • Aerial photo of a moderately-sized subdivision (Adobe Stock photo).

    Henry County Extends Moratorium on New Residential Requests

    April 18, 2025
    Henry County has voted to extend its residential moratorium for six months until October 2025 on new residential rezoning requests. Any requests already submitted may [...]

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