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Streetview image showing the SR 42 at Bethlehem Road intersection, where the state is planning to install a new traffic signal (Google Streetview photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Locust Grove Approved Application for SR 42 at Bethlehem Signal

March 27, 2023 Clayton

The Locust Grove council approved an application for a new traffic signal at state route 42 and Bethlehem Road. This was a requisite move with […]

Map shows location of four sidewalk projects by the city of Stockbridge; the city approved a design contract for each project in February 2023 (Google MyMaps photo).
T-SPLOST

Stockbridge Approved Four Sidewalk Design Contracts Under T-SPLOST

March 3, 2023 Clayton

The Stockbridge council has approved its first contracts with transportation SPLOST dollars. The contracts cover design services on four sidewalk projects within the city. Henry […]

Aerial photo showing state route 20 at Turner Church Road roundabout (Henry County photo).
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SPLOST Sales Tax Collections Surpass $57 Million Dollars in 2022

February 3, 2023 Clayton

Henry County SPLOST sales tax collections surpassed $57 million dollars during 2022. The county’s transportation SPLOST program collected another $40 million during its first nine […]

Photo showing StreetScan company vehicle in Covington (StreetScan / Covington photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

McDonough Hires Consultant to Evaluate City Streets Condition

February 2, 2023 Clayton

McDonough is hiring a consultant to evaluate and inventory city streets for 2023. The city last conducted this work in 2015. When complete, the road […]

Concept photo for McDonough Street Roundabout (Hampton / Marty Meeks photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

Hampton Applies for Grant to Build McDonough Street Roundabout

January 20, 2023 Clayton

The city of Hampton is seeking grant funds to build a new roundabout at McDonough Street and Hampton-Locust Grove Road. The city council approved the […]

Photo showing McDonough City Hall (Clayton Carte photo).
Roadway Maintenance and Safety

McDonough approves Postmaster Drive, Turner Church contracts

January 11, 2023 Clayton

A section of Postmaster Drive will see repairs after McDonough approved a patching contract. In addition, the city approved its contribution to a county SPLOST […]

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 […]

Map showing phases I & II of the state route 81 widening projects (OpenStreetMap photo).
Major Projects

State Route 81 widening phase II looking at 2024 design start

October 4, 2022 Clayton

In fall 2021, Henry County applied for federal funds to assist in project costs for the second phase of widening state route 81. The county […]

Site Plan for 243 Mill Road apartments and mixed use development (Lennar Multifamily Communities photo).
Dutchtown

Mill Road apartments receive zoning approval

August 9, 2022 Clayton

Henry County approved a rezoning request for Mill Road apartments during the July board meeting. The project plans to build new apartments accompanied by commercial […]

Photo of Bill Gardner Parkway near SR 155 and T-SPLOST future project road sign (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

First look at Bill Gardner Parkway widening project

August 8, 2022 Clayton

Henry County staff recently updated the board of commissioners on various transportation SPLOST projects throughout the county. As part of the update, an initial concept […]

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