The Georgia Department of Transportation hosted Henry County elected officials for a tour and briefing on major transportation projects across the county. The event included participation from officials and staff representing Henry County, the City of McDonough, and the City of Stockbridge.
The tour aimed to highlight ongoing and planned infrastructure improvements intended to address long-term transportation needs in Henry County. According to Dana Lemon, Congressional District 13 representative on the Georgia State Transportation Board, “These Henry County transportation projects are designed to better serve residents, commuters, and businesses while supporting the county’s long-term transportation needs.” Lemon led the tour alongside Tyler Peek, District Engineer for GDOT’s west central region.
During the visit, local leaders and Georgia DOT representatives reviewed key projects such as the State Route 20/81 widening—expected to be completed in 2027—and Rock Quarry Road widening, anticipated for completion in 2028. The I-75 Express Lanes Project was also discussed; this initiative will add bi-directional tolled managed lanes to expand capacity and reduce congestion. Governor Brian P. Kemp’s amended Fiscal Year 2026 budget recommendation allocates $1.8 billion for this project, which is currently in its concept phase.
Lemon said, “Georgia DOT’s continued partnership between city and county leadership is critical to ensuring these projects are delivered efficiently and with minimal disruption to local communities (…) Georgia DOT has several ongoing projects throughout Henry County, and I look forward to further discussions with local officials on the impact Georgia’s transportation investments will have on improving traffic flow, increasing connectivity, and supporting future growth across the region.”
Other projects discussed during the briefing included SR 42 Widening, Western Parallel Connector, SR 81 at New Morn Drive, SR 81 Widening (Phase 1), SR 20 at Lawrenceville and McGarity, SR 42 Bridge over Norfolk-Southern Railroad, and I-75 at Bethlehem Road Interchange.
For more information about these initiatives or other state-wide efforts by Georgia DOT in Henry County visit their official portal.
