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Concept layout for state route 81 widening project near Lake Dow Road. Photo shows a future four-lane roadway with a divided center median. (Georgia DOT photo)
Major Projects

Open House Tuesday for State Route 81 widening

December 5, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT invites the public to an open house this Tuesday, December 6, to learn more about the future widening of state route 81 in […]

Map showing road projects in Locust Grove as of November 2022 (OpenStreetMap photo).
Major Projects

Updates on Locust Grove Road Projects November 2022

November 22, 2022 Clayton

Several road projects are on the horizon within Locust Grove. Here are the latest updates as of November 2022. SR 42 at Marketplace Blvd Locust […]

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

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 […]

Excerpts showing portions of the concept layouts for three major road projects: widening state routes 42, 81 and 155 (Georgia DOT photos).
Major Projects

Let Georgia DOT Know Your Thoughts on Widening State Routes

November 9, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is presently hosting three public open houses to receive feedback on upcoming roadway projects within Henry County. Each open house is available online […]

Photo showing concept for new four-lane state route 155 following widening project. Project includes a proposed two-lane roundabout at the intersection with Henry Parkway (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

Georgia DOT Shares Concept for the State Route 155 Widening

October 24, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is now presenting for the first time a concept layout for the future widening of state route 155. The project extends between I-75 […]

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

Locust Grove approves I-75 exit 212 upgrade

September 16, 2022 Clayton

Motorists will soon see road work after the city of Locust Grove approved a contract for I-75 exit 212 modifications. All construction is expected to […]

Street view photo of I-75 North at state route 155 in McDonough (AA Roads photo).
Major Projects

Local Study asks should the I-75 Truck Lanes extend to I-675?

September 8, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is presently in the design phase to construct two northbound truck-only lanes on I-75 between Macon and McDonough. The proposed northern terminus near […]

Sign plan for state route 20 at Old Industrial Blvd (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

No Left Turns coming at highway 20 intersection

August 30, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is presenting accepting construction bids to widen highway 20 in McDonough. As part of the upcoming road work, the state will be changing […]

Presentation slide showing a map of the state route 20 widening project between I-75 and Phillips Drive in McDonough (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

State Route 20 widening now accepting construction bids

August 20, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is now accepting construction bids for the state route 20 widening. Bids are being accepted through Friday, September 16, 2022. The widening project […]

Photo of downtown Locust Grove with cargo train in the background (Henry County photo).
Major Projects

Georgia DOT approves highway 42 widening construction bid

August 5, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT has awarded a contract for the widening of highway 42. The project extends between Bill Gardner Parkway and Peeksville Road in Locust Grove. […]

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