Roadway Maintenance and Safety Archives

Satellite image showing location of Willow Lane at Bridges Road roundabout (Google photo).

Board Approved the Bridges at Willow Roundabout

May 2, 2023 Clayton

Construction will begin this summer on a new roundabout in McDonough. Henry County approved the Bridges at Willow Lane roundabout during their May 2 meeting. […]

Concept layout showing the proposed roundabout at state route 16 and state route 42 east of downtown Jackson (Georgia DOT photo).

SR 16 at SR 42 Roundabout Open House Happening Now

April 25, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT is presently taking comments for a proposed roundabout at state route 16 and state route 42. The project is located east of the […]

Photo shows state route 42 north of Marketplace Blvd with ?? on the speed limit sign (Google Streetview photo with edits).

Locust Grove Looking at Speed Limit on State Route 42

April 18, 2023 Clayton

A reduction in speed limit on state route 42 could be forthcoming, if Locust Grove can get the state onboard to approve its request. The […]

Concept layout for East King Road roundabout in Hampton. Photo shows future roundabout at East King Road and Floyd Road. (special photo)

East King Roundabout is Nearly Complete in Hampton

April 12, 2023 Clayton

The new East King at Floyd Road roundabout in Hampton is nearly complete. Contractors began pouring final asphalt on Wednesday, April 12. The new intersection […]

Map showing state route 212 bridge at Lake Jackson (OpenStreetMap photo).

Jackson Lake: State DOT Approved SR 212 Bridge Replacement

April 2, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT will be replacing the state route 212 bridge over Jackson Lake. The current bridge on SR 212 dates back to 1964. The project […]

Streetview image showing the SR 42 at Bethlehem Road intersection, where the state is planning to install a new traffic signal (Google Streetview photo).

Locust Grove Approved Application for SR 42 at Bethlehem Signal

March 27, 2023 Clayton

The Locust Grove council approved an application for a new traffic signal at state route 42 and Bethlehem Road. This was a requisite move with […]

Concept layout updated February 2021 for state route 42 roundabout at state route 16 in Jackson (Georgia DOT photo)

Butts County: GDOT Now Accepting Bids for 16 at 42

March 27, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT is now accepting construction bids for state route 16 at 42 in downtown Jackson. The project plans to build a new roundabout. Georgia […]

Photo showing new three-way stop at McDonough Street and Derrick Avenue in Hampton (Marty Meeks photo).

Heads Up! New Three-Way Stop at McDonough Street in Hampton.

March 24, 2023 Clayton

Heads up! There is a new three-way stop at McDonough Street and Derrick Avenue in Hampton. Motorists need to be aware of the change when […]

Concept layout for State Route 16 at England Chapel Road roundabout (Georgia DOT photo).

Butts County: SR 16 at England Chapel GDOT Open House Now Open

March 21, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT has launched a new project open house for state route 16 at England Chapel Road in Butts County. The project plans to construct […]

Photo of road maintenance (Georgia DOT photo)

Announcing the Bid Award for US 19 / 41 Resurfacing

March 3, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT approved resurfacing along US Highway 19 / 41 in Henry County for 2023. The project extends from the Clayton County line to the […]

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 [...]
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 [...]