The Georgia Department of Transportation announced the awarding of new contracts for infrastructure projects in its east-central district.
In Greene County, Pittman Construction Company received a $32.29 million contract to widen and reconstruct 3.76 miles of State Route 44 between Carey Station Road and the southern limit of the ongoing Phase 1 project, about one mile south of King Drive. The project will expand SR 44 to four lanes with two travel lanes in each direction, a depressed median, and a bike lane on the paved shoulder. The existing bridge over Richland Creek will be widened, while the culvert over Little Creek will be replaced by two bridges separated by a 32-foot depressed median. New roundabouts are planned at the intersections with Richland Connector and Carey Station Road. The expected completion date is August 31, 2030.
This initiative represents Phase 2 of Georgia DOT’s plan to widen and improve SR 44 in Greene and Putnam counties. Upon completion, a total of 11.5 miles between Old Phoenix Road/Harmony Road in Putnam County and Town Creek Boulevard in Greensboro will have been expanded to four lanes.
In Emanuel County, McLendon Enterprises was awarded a $2.71 million contract to construct a new roundabout at US Route 1/State Route 4 and State Route 57/Kite Road. The roundabout aims to reduce crashes and improve traffic flow at this intersection, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2027.
Other projects include resurfacing work: In Columbia and Richmond counties, E.R. Snell Contractor, Inc. received a $2.11 million contract to resurface 2.77 miles of State Route 28/Furys Ferry Road between State Route 104/River Watch Parkway and Evans to Locks Road by March 31, 2027; in Jefferson County, Pittman Construction Company was awarded $1.44 million for resurfacing work on US Route 1/State Route 4 in Wrens between State Route 540/The Fall Line Freeway and Quaker Road by March 31, 2027.
The Georgia Department of Transportation delivers transportation solutions that support economic development across the state while employing about 4,000 staff members with an operating budget over $4.5 billion; it focuses on developing roadways as well as supporting rail and transit programs; operates under the State Transportation Board; serves the entire state through its network; and works with local governments and federal agencies to advance transportation efforts, according to the official website.
