Roadway Maintenance and Safety Archives

Photo showing the concept layout for the SR 81 at New Morn Drive roundabout (Georgia DOT photo).

State approves New Morn Drive Roundabout Location & Design

November 21, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT approved the location & design earlier this year for an upcoming roundabout project on New Morn Drive. The approval allows right of way […]

Map of McDonough 2022 Road Resurfacing (Google MyMaps photo).

McDonough Council approves 2022 Road Resurfacing

September 24, 2022 Clayton

Earlier this week, the McDonough council approved its 2022 package of road resurfacing. The contract covers roughly three miles of city streets. The streets set […]

Construction plan showing new lanes and road striping for I-75 exit 212 modifications (Locust Grove photo).

Rising construction costs affect Locust Grove projects

July 21, 2022 Clayton

Rising construction costs are affecting the city of Locust Grove as they seek to advance new transportation projects. For the second consecutive project in as […]

Map of upcoming traffic signal projects on state route 42 in Locust Grove (OpenStreetMap map).

State Route 42 Traffic Signals update in Locust Grove

July 19, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT and the city of Locust Grove are planning three new traffic signals along state route 42. Here are the latest updates on each […]

Google Streetview image of SR 138 at Moseley Drive roundabout (Google photo).

GDOT crews to enlarge Moseley Drive roundabout

June 16, 2022 Clayton

Work crews on behalf of the Georgia Department of Transportation will soon begin work to enlarge the mini-roundabout at state route 138 and Moseley Drive. […]

Photo of road maintenance (Georgia DOT photo)

Road Resurfacing Contracts 2022 Accepting Construction Bids

May 6, 2022 Clayton

Three road resurfacing contracts are presently accepting construction bids in Henry County. They include two contracts by Henry County and one in the city of […]

Concept layout for roundabout at SR 81 and Snapping Shoals Road

GDOT accepting construction bids for SR 81 at Snapping Shoals Road

May 5, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is presently accepting construction bids for state route 81 at Snapping Shoals Road. The project will replace the existing mini roundabout with a […]

Henry Minutes February 3, 2022

February 3, 2022 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I provide updates from the February 1 board of commissioners meeting. They include the bid award for renovations at Cochran Park […]

Photo of State Route 42 at Marketplace Blvd. Locust Grove awarded a construction bid for a new signal in December 2021 (Google Streetview photo).

Locust Grove awards SR 42 at Marketplace Blvd signal

December 20, 2021 Clayton

The Locust Grove city council approved the construction bid for state route 42 at Marketplace Blvd during the December 20 council meeting. The project will […]

Concept layout of dual roundabouts on state route 20 (Georgia DOT photo)

State DOT Replies to Your Comments: GA 20 Dual Roundabouts

November 23, 2021 Clayton

Earlier this year, Georgia DOT held a virtual open house to show plans for dual roundabouts in McDonough. Now, the state has replied to comments […]

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 [...]