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Map shows major road projects in Henry County (Clayton Carte map created with Google MyMaps).
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Mapping the $2 Billion Dollars in Upcoming Major Road Projects

October 10, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has $2 billion worth of ongoing and upcoming major transportation projects. This includes both state, county and city projects. Now, MHF News is […]

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 […]

Aerial photo shows construction in progress on the McDonough Parkway at SR 155 in August 2024 (Henry County photo) with insert map showing the photo’s location relative to McDonough (Clayton Carte / MHF News map).
Major Projects

Construction Has Started on the McDonough Parkway North

August 19, 2024 Clayton

Construction is now underway to build the McDonough Parkway North Bypass. This new road is the first major project to start construction through Henry County […]

Photo shows the concept layout for the SR 36 Connector, a new two-lane road to better align state route 36 through downtown Jackson (Georgia DOT photo).
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SR 36 Connector Approved for Construction in Jackson

July 9, 2024 Clayton

A new road looking to better route state route 36 through downtown Jackson can start construction. Georgia DOT accepted construction bids for the SR 36 […]

Photo shows the street sign “Western Parallel Connector” next to a traffic signal with cars in the background (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

GDOT Approved $44.7M to Build A New Four-Lane Road

July 5, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved the construction contract for the western parallel connector, a new four-lane road beside I-75 in Stockbridge. The new road will provide […]

Photo shows the street sign “Western Parallel Connector” next to a traffic signal with cars in the background (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

GDOT is Now Accepting Construction Bids for the WPC

April 26, 2024 Clayton

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 […]

Concept layout for state route 155 at McDonough Parkway (Henry County photo).
Major Projects

The McDonough Parkway Final Segment Can Begin Construction

April 25, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has approved a construction contract to build the final segment of McDonough Parkway. When complete, this will finish a long-awaited bypass around downtown […]

Area map of Flippen Road extension (Henry County photo)
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The Flippen Road Extension Can Now Start Construction

April 11, 2024 Clayton

Motorists dropping their kids off at the Dutchtown schools can look forward to another option coming soon. Henry County commissioners approved the construction bid for […]

Photo shows the street sign “Western Parallel Connector” next to a traffic signal with cars in the background (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

County Acquiring the Last Right of Way on Western Parallel Connector

March 16, 2024 Clayton

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. […]

Aerial photo showing Argento at the Bridges construction in September 2023 (Sterling Construction Corporation photo).
Major Projects

Open House Happening Now for New Four-Lane Road

October 16, 2023 Clayton

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 […]

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