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Map of the State Route 20 resurfacing 2024 from Lower Woolsey Road to I-75 (Georgia DOT photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

State Approved Resurfacing on this Local Highway

October 7, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved a construction bid for the Georgia 20 resurfacing. The work is from I-75 to Lower Woolsey Road. The project will be […]

Concept layout of dual roundabouts on state route 20 (Georgia DOT photo)
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

McDonough Approved the Utility Costs for Upcoming Roundabouts

September 16, 2024 Clayton

A new dual roundabout project is coming soon in downtown McDonough. The state-led project is located on state route 20 at Lawrenceville Street and McGarity […]

Photo shows land clearing underway for the upcoming western parallel connector (Because We Care Henry County photo).
Major Projects

Construction is Now Underway for the Western Parallel Connector

September 13, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT is building a new road in Stockbridge. When complete, the four-lane western parallel connector will provide an alternative to I-75. Construction on the […]

Satellite image shows the intersection of state route 81 and Oakland Road (Google photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

State Starts Work to Add Turn Lane at SR81 & Oakland Road

September 12, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT is installing a new turn lane at State Route 81 and Oakland Road. The state announced work has begun as of Thursday, September […]

Photo shows the second southbound lane is now open on Georgia 42 in Locust Grove, dated September 10, 2024 (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

New Lane Opens on Georgia 42 in Locust Grove

September 10, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT has opened the new lane on Georgia 42 in Locust Grove. The road widening project began construction in fall 2022. Remaining work to […]

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

State Approved Construction for New Roundabout on State Route 81

September 3, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved a construction contract for a new roundabout on State Route 81 at New Morn Drive. The project is located in unincorporated […]

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

GDOT Approved Construction for SR 16 at England Chapel

August 30, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT announced on Friday, August 30, they approved a construction contract for SR 16 at England Chapel Road in Butts County. The project will […]

Aerial photo of I-75 in McDonough (photo credit Kenjie Photography)
Major Projects

New I-75 Project Is The Most Expensive in Henry County

August 24, 2024 Clayton

Last month, MHF News broke the news that Georgia DOT was committing to major upgrades on I-75 in Henry County. Now, we have more details […]

Streetview photo showing Rock Quarry Road at Hospital Drive (Google photo).
Major Projects

What’s Happened on the Upcoming Rock Quarry Road Widening

August 23, 2024 Clayton

Henry County continues its preparations for the upcoming Rock Quarry Road widening project. This month, the county commissioners approved the project’s utility relocation costs. At […]

Map of the State Route 20 resurfacing 2024 from Lower Woolsey Road to I-75 (Georgia DOT photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Georgia DOT is Accepting Bids to Resurface State Route 20

August 19, 2024 Clayton

The Georgia DOT is accepting construction bids to resurface state route 20. The project is part of the state’s September 2024 letting. The resurfacing will […]

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