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Photo of bridge on Rock Quarry Road over the railroad (staff photo)
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Rock Quarry Road Would See New Federal Funds Under Proposal

March 7, 2023 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission oversees federal transportation funds for projects within metro Atlanta. As part of an upcoming program update, the ARC is planning to […]

Map of the McDonough area with highlights on Mill Road and Willow Lane; overlay text says “Road Widening Grant” (Google MyMaps photo).
Major Projects

County Seeking Grant to Widen Mill Road & Willow Lane

January 18, 2023 Clayton

Henry County is seeking the state’s assistance to jumpstart work to widen Mill Road and Willow Lane. The county will be applying for a Georgia […]

Photo shows Bill Gardner Parkway with construction barrels in January 2023 (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

Two Road Projects Starting Construction in Locust Grove

January 9, 2023 Clayton

New construction barrels are going out along Bill Gardner Parkway and state route 42 in Locust Grove. The locations represent two major road projects starting […]

Concept layout for state route 81 widening project at Postmaster Drive (Georgia DOT photo)
Major Projects

Comment Deadline Tuesday for Widening State Route 81

December 19, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is accepting public comments through this Tuesday, December 20, for widening state route 81. The project extends between Postmaster Drive in McDonough and […]

Concept photo showing the state route 20 widening project at McDonough Parkway (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

Georgia DOT approves state route 20 widening

December 17, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved a construction contract for the state route 20 widening project. The project extends between I-75 and Phillips Drive in McDonough. When […]

Map showing Fairview Road widening projects (OpenStreetMap photo).
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Commissioners award Fairview Road design contract

December 6, 2022 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved a design contract for the future widening of Fairview Road. The project extends between Hearn Road and state route 155. The […]

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 […]

Concept showing the state route 155 widening project north of I-75 (Georgia DOT photo).
Major Projects

State Route 155 Comments Deadline on Friday

December 1, 2022 Clayton

Georgia DOT is presently accepting public comments on the widening of state route 155 in McDonough. The state is taking comments until this Friday, December […]

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 […]

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 […]

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