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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 […]

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GA General Assembly

Counties Can Ask for Six-Year T-SPLOST Under House Bill

February 28, 2024 Clayton

The Georgia House has approved a bill allowing counties to have a six-year transportation SPLOST program. Right now, T-SPLOST programs are limited to five years in length. The state senate will next consider it. […]

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

Two Major Road Extensions are Now Accepting Construction Bids

February 19, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has started accepting construction bids for two major road extensions. They are the McDonough Parkway extension and Flippen Road extension. Bids are due […]

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Major Projects

The Latest Updates on Henry County Road Projects January 2024

January 31, 2024 Clayton

Henry County has numerous road projects in progress through either SPLOST V or transportation SPLOST. Here are the latest updates on Henry County road projects […]

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Roadway Maintenance and Safety

T-SPLOST Funds to Resurface Three Additional Roads

November 2, 2023 Clayton

Henry County approved a contract change order to resurface three additional roads. Transportation SPLOST collections will pay for the work. […]

Photo of State Route 42 at Marketplace Blvd. Locust Grove awarded a construction bid for a new signal in December 2021 (Google Streetview photo).
Major Projects

State Approved Funds for Next Phase to Widen Highway 42

September 18, 2023 Clayton

A portion of state route 42 is under construction now in Locust Grove, but city officials aren’t done working to provide traffic congestion. The city […]

Photo showing potholes on Walt Stephens Road, a newly annexed road into Stockbridge for 2023 (Google Streetview photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Stockbridge Approved Resurfacing of Walt Stephens and Mt. Zion

July 26, 2023 Clayton

The Stockbridge council approved resurfacing two major roads during their July meeting. Walt Stephens Road and Mt. Zion Parkway will both see resurfacing. The streets […]

Photo shows an aerial view of I-75 at I-675 with text “transportation town hall” inside an orange road sign (special photo).
Announcements

Henry County Announces June Transportation Town Hall Meetings

May 7, 2023 Clayton

Henry County will be hosting a series of transportation town hall meetings in June. The meetings will be at various locations throughout the county offering […]

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

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 […]

Concept layout for state route 155 at McDonough Parkway (Henry County photo).
T-SPLOST

Agreement Covers the New Bridge Design for McDonough Parkway

April 5, 2023 Clayton

Henry County approved a supplemental agreement for design services during the March 21 board meeting. The agreement covers the updated bridge design for McDonough Parkway. […]

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