The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded $1.3 billion to 388 construction contracts during fiscal year 2017, ending June 30.
“FY 17 has seen a continuation in Georgia DOT’s increased investment in taking care of existing roadways and bridges throughout the state, and we look forward to extending that investment as the years unfold,” Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell R. McMurry said. “In addition to roadway resurfacing, safety projects and widening projects, GDOT has moved ahead with our 10-year Major Mobility Investment Program to address congestion along key freight and mobility corridors in preparation for a growth in freight traffic statewide.”
A total of 43 percent of the funding was used for maintenance of existing infrastructure, 35 percent for road projects while bridge and safety projects accounted for the remainder.
This month, $138.6 million was awarded to 26 construction contracts.
The largest contract was $48.3 million for construction and widening on two Jimmy DeLoach Parkway projects in Chatham County, awarded to Balfour Beatty Infrastructure.
The first project replaces the intersection of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway with US 80/SR 17/SR 26. A bridge will be built over US 80.
The second project will widen the road from I-16/SR17 Interchange to Pine Barren Road. It also includes the widening of one bridge and the construction of another.
The projects will be completed in October 2021.