The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded several construction contracts for resurfacing and bridge replacement projects in Southwest Georgia. The largest of these is a resurfacing project on Interstate 75, covering about 17 miles from the Florida state line to north of US 84/State Route 38 in Lowndes County. The contract is valued at approximately $31 million, with completion expected in the fall of 2026.
Additional contracts include a bridge replacement in Colquitt County on Moultrie Lenox Road over Gum Creek. This project has an estimated cost of $1.9 million and is scheduled to be finished by winter 2026.
In Brooks and Thomas counties, about 17 miles of State Route 33 will be resurfaced from north of SR 38 to the Colquitt County line under a $4.8 million contract, also set for completion in fall 2026.
Lee County will see about 1.4 miles of State Route 3 resurfaced from south of Robert B Lee Road to north of Jordan Road, with a contract value around $836,000 and an anticipated finish date in fall 2026.
Thomas County will have two bridges replaced on Palmer Road over Little Ochlocknee River and its overflow. This project carries an approximate cost of $6 million and is scheduled for completion in spring 2027.
“The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia’s economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment,” according to the department.
Start dates for these projects have not yet been determined.
