The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has approved the location and design of Project #0013363 for Henry and Newton Counties, a project that would replace the bridge spanning the South River on Georgia 81. The design and location were approved on March 11, 2019. The project is located within Congressional Districts 4 and 10,... Continue Reading →
The Henry County Board of Commissioners has approved two budget amendments within the SPLOST IV program. The amendments complete right of way acquisition for the Blackhall Road over Rum Creek bridge replacement project in district 2 and increase available dollars for roadway resurfacing in district 5. In district 2, the board approved moving $12,358.00 from... Continue Reading →
Georgia DOT has awarded two construction contracts for complete bridge replacements in Henry County: Blackhall Road over Rum Creek north of Jodeco Road and Elliot Road over Walnut Creek between Campground Road and state route 20. A preventive maintenance contract for the I-75 bridge over Bill Gardner Parkway was also approved. The work on Blackhall... Continue Reading →
Blackhall Road will be closed at the intersection with Jodeco Road for final construction activities next week, July 9 through July 13. A detour will be marked and warning signs have been placed to alert drivers of the upcoming closure. Once complete, the intersection will reopen as a roundabout. Installing the roundabout at this location... Continue Reading →
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 fifteen projects under development for Henry County. Today's post has the project list and the expected construction start date for each project. Later posts will feature additional details on major... Continue Reading →
