US 23 / SR 42 Archives

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

Two New Traffic Lights Happening on Highway 42

March 5, 2024 Clayton

Construction crews have started work on two new traffic lights on highway 42. Both should activate this spring 2024. The new signals are at Bethlehem […]

Map showing the location of highway 42 industrial zoning approved in November 2023 (Henry County qPublic photo).

More Industrial Zoning Approved on Highway 42 in Locust Grove

November 8, 2023 Clayton

The Locust Grove council approved a request for industrial zoning on highway 42. They denied the applicant’s concurrent request to build a gravel truck parking lot. […]

Photo shows construction equipment and leasing sign at Lambert Farms Building A (Clayton Carte photo).

1 Million+ Square Foot Building Breaks Ground in McDonough

October 21, 2023 Clayton

PNK Group held a groundbreaking this month for a new distribution center in McDonough. The 1 million plus square foot building could be one of the largest buildings in Henry County when complete. […]

Construction Started on New Signal at Bethlehem Road

October 17, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT has began construction to install a new signal at highway 42 and Bethlehem Road. The new traffic light could be operational within a few months, based on signal parts availability. […]

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

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 […]

Map of state route 42 widening between SR 138 and I-675 in Stockbridge (Georgia DOT photo).

$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. […]

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 […]

Photo shows group of people at NewCold Topping Out Event in July 2023 (Clayton Carte photo).

NewCold Hosts Topping Out Event for New Facility in McDonough

July 21, 2023 Clayton

State and county officials gathered this week to celebrate the topping out event for NewCold. They are a new automated cold storage facility coming to […]