A segment of the future WPC is partially built at Bridges at Jodeco. (staff photo) 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 & design for the western parallel connector. The idea for the roadway originated in Henry County’s... Continue Reading →
I-75 exit 218 / state route 20 in McDonough (staff photo) A late change in concept has altered the upcoming plans to construct a diverging diamond interchange in McDonough. The project, located at I-75 exit 218 / state route 20, is scheduled to accept bids for construction in July 2020. The previous concept for the... Continue Reading →
Georgia DOT has awarded the first construction contract in a planned 39.2 mile widening of state route 20 from Cartersville in Bartow County to Cumming in Forsyth County. The current estimated project costs total $768.7 million for the corridor. Construction will soon start to widen 1.383 miles of SR 20 between I-575 and Scott Road... Continue Reading →
Georgia DOT leadership has responded to the city of McDonough’s request for an update regarding the McDonough One-Way Pair project. The big question—when can residents expect its completion—has been answered: by the end of summer 2020. The McDonough One-Way Pair project started construction in summer 2017 to construct an east-west one-way pair through downtown McDonough.... Continue Reading →
Georgia DOT has programmed their million dollar contribution towards scoping for the Bethlehem Road interchange after sharing their intent to do so in November. The funding is the state’s first financial contribution towards the future interstate exit. According to the state’s website, the one million dollars is funded through house bill 170 proceeds and is... Continue Reading →
A multilane roundabout is planned at SR 81 and Postmaster Drive. (Georgia DOT photo) Georgia DOT has approved the concept report offering new details about phase I of the highway 81 widening. The project extends from Postmaster Drive, where the under-construction one way pair terminates, to Bethany Road. An open house displaying the project’s concept... Continue Reading →
The Atlanta Regional Commission received 667 comments from residents throughout metropolitan Atlanta during a recent public comment period to coincide with the quadrennial update to the Atlanta Region’s plan. Seven comments mentioned expediting improvements along state route 155. Over five-hundred comments were submitted by supporters of the Atlanta Beltline seeking quicker implementation for the planned... Continue Reading →
The planned multilane roundabout at state route 20 and McDonough Parkway will connect the under-construction southwest segment to the rest of the bypass. (staff photo) Henry County commissioners approved the sale of county-owned land to Georgia DOT for right of way acquisition towards the widening of Georgia 20. The future right of way, from west... Continue Reading →
Henry County has over $300 million dollars in state funding towards pre-construction projects. Our new schedule included below helps to visualize the different timelines for major transportation projects. Starting with the installation of a diverging diamond interchange this summer in McDonough, at least one major project will be under construction at any given time for... Continue Reading →
