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Western Parallel Connector

Photo shows land clearing underway for the upcoming western parallel connector (Because We Care Henry County photo).
Major Projects

Construction is Now Underway for the Western Parallel Connector

September 13, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT is building a new road in Stockbridge. When complete, the four-lane western parallel connector will provide an alternative to I-75. Construction on the […]

Photo shows a concept rendering for The Levi Apartments off Jodeco Road (Thompson Thrift photo).
Dutchtown

Next Set of Apartments Look to Start Construction on Jodeco

July 17, 2024 Clayton

Thompson Thrift, a national multifamily builder, announced earlier this month their upcoming project off Jodeco Road. The Levi apartments will be the second apartment complex […]

Photo shows the street sign “Western Parallel Connector” next to a traffic signal with cars in the background (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

GDOT Approved $44.7M to Build A New Four-Lane Road

July 5, 2024 Clayton

Georgia DOT has approved the construction contract for the western parallel connector, a new four-lane road beside I-75 in Stockbridge. The new road will provide […]

Photo shows the street sign “Western Parallel Connector” next to a traffic signal with cars in the background (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

GDOT is Now Accepting Construction Bids for the WPC

April 26, 2024 Clayton

The state DOT has started to accept construction bids for the western parallel connector. The WPC will be a new four-lane highway beside I-75 in […]

Photo shows the street sign “Western Parallel Connector” next to a traffic signal with cars in the background (Clayton Carte photo).
Major Projects

County Acquiring the Last Right of Way on Western Parallel Connector

March 16, 2024 Clayton

Henry County is presently acquiring the last right of way for the western parallel connector. Construction on the new road plans to start later this year. When complete, the four-lane road will provide an alternate route to Interstate 75 in Stockbridge. […]

Aerial photo showing Argento at the Bridges construction in September 2023 (Sterling Construction Corporation photo).
Major Projects

Open House Happening Now for New Four-Lane Road

October 16, 2023 Clayton

Georgia DOT is hosting an open house this month for the western parallel connector. The WPC will be a new four-lane road beside I-75. Construction […]

Map showing development at I-75 and Jodeco Road (Google MyMaps photo).
Dutchtown

320 More Apartments Approved off Jodeco Road

December 5, 2022 Clayton

Henry County commissioners approved a rezoning request for twenty acres at the northwest corner of I-75 exit 222. The new Jodeco Road development will build […]

Map showing project letting forecast for calendar year 2022 (staff graphic).
Major Projects

Project Letting Forecast 2022 has several Major Projects

January 1, 2022 Clayton

Happy New Year! When a new year starts, so too does an update to Georgia DOT’s project letting forecast. The project letting forecast for 2022 […]

Aerial photo of state route 155 at King Mill Road (BHGRE Commercial Metro Brokers photo)
Major Projects

Eight major projects in pre-construction stages

April 2, 2021 Clayton

Georgia DOT’s annual report to the Georgia General Assembly lists ongoing projects throughout the state. The report includes any state project with total estimated costs […]

Aerial photo of partially-built western parallel connector at Bridges at Jodeco (staff photo)
Major Projects

BOC approves right-of-way agreement for WPC

August 15, 2020 Clayton

On Tuesday, August 4, the Henry County Board of Commissioners approved a right-of-way agreement with Georgia DOT for the western parallel connector. The WPC is […]

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