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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 / […]

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 […]

Photo shows work crews pouring concrete at new bridge on state route 81, August 2021 (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

Henry Minutes August 22, 2021

August 22, 2021 Clayton

In today’s Henry Minutes, I provide updates on various Georgia DOT projects within the county. They include the state route 81 bridge replacement over South […]

Photo of I-75 Commercial Vehicle Lanes Concept at Bill Gardner Parkway (Georgia DOT photo)
Atlanta Regional Commission

I-75 Truck Lanes update, Interchange funding in TIP amendment 3

August 5, 2021 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission shared the project change list for TIP amendment 3 on Thursday, August 5. The public comment period is open through August […]

Aerial photo of I-75 exit 218 / state route 20
Major Projects

GDOT awards construction for McDonough DDI

August 1, 2020 Clayton

A project first proposed in 2015 is going to construction after Georgia DOT awarded a contract on July 31 for the installation of a diverging […]

Aerial photo of I-75 exit 218 / state route 20
Major Projects

McDonough DDI undergoes late revisions

June 9, 2020 Clayton

A late change in concept has altered the upcoming plans to construct a diverging diamond interchange in McDonough. The project, located at I-75 exit 218 […]

Major Projects

Three GDOT projects that let in 2020

January 1, 2020 Clayton

Happy New Year! Here are three Georgia DOT projects that let for construction in 2020. Letting for construction represents the month bids are due from […]

Concept rendering for proposed improvements at I-20 and I-285 east (Georgia DOT photo)

Travels Tuesday: I-20 at I-285 interchange in DeKalb County

November 26, 2019 Clayton

Georgia DOT held two pubic information open houses last week offering residents a first glimpse at proposed improvements to the I-20 / I-285 interchange in […]

Artistic rendering for diverging diamond interchange project at I-75 exit 218 / state route 20 in McDonough
Major Projects

Diverging Diamond Interchange delayed to 2020

August 6, 2019 Clayton

Residents will have to wait a few months longer before the much anticipated diverging diamond interchange breaks ground in McDonough. Georgia DOT has delayed the […]

Artistic rendering for diverging diamond interchange project at I-75 exit 218 / state route 20 in McDonough
Major Projects

Previewing 2019: the diverging diamond interchange

December 26, 2018 Clayton

Moving Henry Forward is previewing what we can expect in 2019. A major project that will enter construction is the diverging diamond interchange at I-75 […]

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