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Western Parallel Connector

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

Western Parallel Connector moving into right of way acquisition

July 6, 2020 Clayton

Plans for a new four-lane roadway adjacent Interstate 75 continue to move forward after Georgia DOT approved this summer the concept report and location & […]

Western Parallel Connector profile at Jodeco Atlanta South
Major Projects

GDOT: Henry County to fund right of way for Western Parallel Connector; Jonesboro Road unchanged.

December 8, 2019 Clayton

The planned roadway bisects the Jodeco Road development (GDOT photo) The planned western parallel connector, a new four-lane roadway between Hudson Bridge Road and Jonesboro […]

Site plan for Bridges at Jodeco development
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Revisiting the Jodeco Road development traffic study

November 23, 2019 Clayton

First considered for a large-scale mixed use development in 2015, the 158 acre tract located at the southwest quadrant of I-75 and Jodeco Road appears […]

SPLOST V

SPLOST V committee to meet at Luella Middle School

January 21, 2019 Clayton

The next meeting of the SPLOST V committee will occur on Thursday, January 24, at 6:30 pm at Luella Middle School to discuss recommendations for […]

SPLOST V

Henry County to consider development agreement for Jodeco Road conference center

January 16, 2019 Clayton

The board of commissioners voted 4-2 (Chair Wood and Commissioner Wilson opposed) to approve the development agreement. Stockbridge officials have indicated they will not sign […]

Georgia State Route 155 road sign
Major Projects

Right of way acquisition for SR 155 and WPC delayed to 2020

December 20, 2018 Clayton

The purchasing of right of way will not occur in 2019 like first expected for two major projects. The Atlanta Regional Commission, in consultation with […]

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T-SPLOST

Comparing the regional T-SPLOST projects to present-day

April 2, 2018 Clayton

We would like to reflect back on the regional T-SPLOST proposal from 2012 and the projects included in Henry County. This is not done in […]

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Major Projects

Western Parallel Connector plans shown at Open House

December 22, 2017 Clayton

In December 2017, residents were invited to see plans for the Western Parallel Connector and provide feedback to GDOT staff. The connector will be a […]

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Major Projects

GDOT updates Henry County part 1

October 4, 2017 Clayton

Project managers from the Georgia Department of Transportation held a joint meeting with the Henry County Board of Commissioners this week. Information was provided on […]

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Major Projects

TIP Update represents continued investment in Henry County

June 27, 2017 Clayton

The Atlanta Regional Commission is currently accepting public comment on the FY 2018-2023 Transportation Improvement Program and the enclosed projects are good news for Henry […]

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