Peach Tree Times

The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced the allocation of funds for resurfacing, rehabilitation, and reconstruction projects across the state, aimed at enhancing roadway conditions and improving safety.

In the recent February Letting, the most significant resurfacing project awarded amounts to approximately $19 million. This initiative includes 8.030 miles of milling, inlay, and plant mix resurfacing on I-95/State Route (SR) 405, ranging from the north of the Little Satilla River Bridge to the south of SR 27 in Glynn County. Following this, a resurfacing project valued at around $6.3 million involves 8.166 miles of milling, plant mix resurfacing, and shoulder rehabilitation on SR 21, expanding from the Screven County line to SR 121 in Jenkins County. Together with seven other resurfacing plans, these projects represent nearly 63% of the total funds, bringing the total to $42.5 million.

Further, about $21 million has been designated for two rehabilitation projects. The largest, with a value of $14.8 million, spans DeKalb and Fulton Counties, covering 15.893 miles of concrete rehabilitation on I-20/SR 402 from west of Hill Street to west of Columbia Drive, and on I-285/SR 407 from east of SR 8 (Lawrenceville Highway) to the bridge over Snapfinger Road. These rehabilitation efforts account for 31% of the total awarded funds.

Additionally, a reconstruction project worth $4 million will cover the widening and reconstruction of 0.909 miles on SR 53 (Dawsonville Highway) and the SR 53 Connector from Ahaluna Drive (CS 921) to Shallowford Road (CS 966) in Hall County. This project also includes the installation of video detection systems to improve traffic management.

The February project awards have increased the total construction contracts for Fiscal Year 2025 to $1.37 billion, covering TIA, Design-Bid-Build, and locally administered initiatives. Contracts for Design-Bid-Build projects were awarded on March 7 to the lowest qualified bidders after receiving bids on February 21.

A previously deferred project, with an investment of around $104 million, has now been approved. This reconstruction task will widen and rebuild 6.022 miles of SR 20, extending from SR 369 to Post Road in Cherokee and Forsyth counties.

Georgia DOT requires contractors and consultants, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), registered small businesses, and veteran-owned small businesses interested in bidding or conducting work, to prequalify. More details are available at https://www.dot.ga.gov/GDOT/Pages/DBE.aspx.

Georgia DOT is responsible for planning, constructing, and maintaining the state and federal highways in Georgia. It is involved in various programs such as bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike, and pedestrian programs. The Department supports local governments in road maintenance and strives to deliver a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability, and mobility. "The Department’s vision is to boost Georgia’s competitiveness through leadership in transportation."