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Map of state route 42 widening between SR 138 and I-675 in Stockbridge (Georgia DOT photo).
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$42.7 Million Dollar Contract Approved to Widen Highway 42

September 2, 2023 Clayton

Road work will start this fall to widen highway 42 after Georgia DOT approved a $42.7 million dollar build contract. Construction will last an estimated four years. […]

Map of state route 42 widening between SR 138 and I-675 in Stockbridge (Georgia DOT photo).
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Highway 42 Widening Is Now Out for Construction Bids

July 21, 2023 Clayton

Widening highway 42 in Stockbridge is now accepting construction bids. The project extends between state route 138 and I-675. Georgia DOT began advertising the project […]

Map showing state route 85 widening project south of Riverdale, from Roberts Road to SR 279 (OpenStreetMap photo).
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State Route 85 Widening Approved from Riverdale to 279

July 7, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved a construction contract to widen a portion of state route 85 in Clayton and Fayette Counties. The project extends for almost […]

Map of the McDonough area with highlights on Mill Road and Willow Lane; overlay text says “Road Widening Grant” (Google MyMaps photo).
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Willow Lane Widening and Others Grant Application Not Selected

June 30, 2023 Clayton

Earlier this year, Henry County approved a grant application for Willow Lane widening among other projects. Its back to the drawing board to figure out […]

Concept showing the state route 155 widening project north of I-75 (Georgia DOT photo).
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State Approved the Concept Report to Widen SR 155

May 8, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT approved on April 25 the concept report to widen SR 155. The report represents one step closer to the future widening project. The […]

Map showing phases I & II of the state route 81 widening projects (OpenStreetMap photo).
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New Funding Gives A Timeline for 81 Widening, Phase II

April 12, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT recently programmed a project ID and funding for the state route 81 widening, phase II. The project will extend between Bethany Road and […]

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)
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Location & Design Approved, Right of Way to Begin on 81 Widening

April 5, 2023 Clayton

The state route 81 widening project extends between Postmaster Drive and Bethany Road. It recently received location & design approval. This is a pre-requisite to […]

Streetview photo showing Rock Quarry Road at Hospital Drive (Google photo).
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Two Projects to See New Funding – Comment Now Until April 14

April 4, 2023 Clayton

Two Henry County projects would see new funding under a proposed amendment to the transportation improvement program (TIP). The Atlanta Regional Commission is accepting public […]

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).
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State DOT Responds to Your Comments on Widening 155

March 20, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT held a virtual open house about widening state route 155 in late 2022. The state recently published their response to residents’ comments. The […]

Photo shows the intersection of Georgia 20 / 81 at Industrial Blvd / Willow Lane. Image overlays include a Road Work Ahead sign, Georgia 20 road sign, and Georgia 81 road sign (Google photo).
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Georgia 20 / 81 Widening Can Now Start Construction

March 13, 2023 Clayton

On March 7, the state DOT issued the notice to proceed for the Georgia 20 / 81 widening project. This means construction can now begin […]

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