The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has awarded 44 contracts worth about $201.8 million for transportation projects across the state, according to decisions made at the July State Transportation Board meeting.
Among the new contracts, the largest construction project is valued at approximately $49.5 million and involves widening and reconstructing more than eight miles of US 441/State Route 89 in Clinch County. This contract, along with eight other construction projects, makes up roughly $102.9 million, or 51 percent of the total funds awarded.
In DeKalb County, the largest resurfacing contract was issued for about $8.2 million. The work will include milling, inlaying, and resurfacing just over five miles on US 78/State Route 410 from I-285/SR 407 to SR 10. Combined with 20 other resurfacing projects, these efforts account for approximately $77.3 million—38 percent of the awarded funds.
Safety improvements are also a focus this month. The biggest safety contract, worth about $2.4 million, will install sharp curve warning signs and high friction surface treatments in several counties: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Rockdale. Ten additional safety-related projects—such as pavement marking upgrades and pedestrian crossing improvements—bring the total safety investment to around $15.3 million or eight percent of all awarded funds.
Three bridge rehabilitation contracts were approved as well, totaling about $6.3 million—or three percent of July’s awards—with the largest single bridge project costing roughly $3.1 million for repairs in Elbert, Franklin, Jackson and Walton counties.
Bids for these Design-Bid-Build projects were received on July 18; contracts were awarded to the lowest qualified bidders on August 1. A supplemental award announcement included a previously deferred project that has now been granted funding.
These awards push Georgia DOT’s construction contract totals for Fiscal Year 2026—which began July 1—to more than $201 million so far. This figure covers TIA-funded projects as well as locally administered efforts; Fiscal Year 2026 ends June 30 next year.
Contractors interested in future opportunities must prequalify with Georgia DOT—including Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), small businesses and veteran-owned firms. More information can be found at https://www.dot.ga.gov/GDOT/Pages/DBE.aspx.
“Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs, and maintains Georgia’s state and federal highways. We’re involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike, and pedestrian programs. And we help local governments maintain their roads,” stated the department in a release. “Georgia DOT and its nearly 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability, and mobility. The Department’s vision is to boost Georgia’s competitiveness through leadership in transportation.”
