Major Projects
GDOT is Now Accepting Construction Bids for the WPC
The state DOT has started to accept construction bids for the western parallel connector. The WPC will be a new four-lane highway beside I-75 in […]
Georgia DOT
Locust Grove
Georgia & Norfolk Southern to Build New Rail Line in McDonough
Georgia DOT and Norfolk Southern are partnering to build a new rail line in Henry County. The new passing track will be between McDonough and […]
Roadway Maintenance and Safety
GDOT Approved Maintenance Contract for Highway 81 in Ola
Residents in Ola will soon see road work along highway 81. Georgia DOT approved a maintenance contract for crack sealing and new pavement markers. This […]
Roadway Maintenance and Safety
Extra Funding is Now Available for Local Road Repairs
Georgia DOT has now made available $250 million dollars to local governments for road repairs. The funds were part of the Governor’s amended FY 2024 state budget. […]
Major Projects
County Acquiring the Last Right of Way on Western Parallel Connector
Henry County is presently acquiring the last right of way for the western parallel connector. Construction on the new road plans to start later this year. When complete, the four-lane road will provide an alternate route to Interstate 75 in Stockbridge. […]
Roadway Maintenance and Safety
Two New Traffic Lights Happening on Highway 42
Construction crews have started work on two new traffic lights on highway 42. Both should activate this spring 2024. The new signals are at Bethlehem […]
Major Projects
New Estimate for Bethlehem Exit is One Quarter-Billion Dollars
The future Bethlehem Road exit has a new cost estimate which could leave many speechless at its price tag. Georgia DOT is now estimating construction to cost $232 million dollars. When considering other cost factors, like design and right of way, the total estimate exceeds one quarter-billion dollars. […]
Roadway Maintenance and Safety
Construction Started on New Signal at Bethlehem Road
Georgia DOT has began construction to install a new signal at highway 42 and Bethlehem Road. The new traffic light could be operational within a few months, based on signal parts availability. […]
Major Projects
Open House Happening Now for New Four-Lane Road
Georgia DOT is hosting an open house this month for the western parallel connector. The WPC will be a new four-lane road beside I-75. Construction […]
Major Projects
Henry County Approved a State Agreement for Widening Projects
Henry County may proceed forward on two widening projects after approving a state agreement to receive funding. The county’s next step will be to hire a civil engineering firm to design the projects. […]