Georgia

[Plutonic Panda]

I sure wish they'd bury those utility lines. That is a huge pet peeve of mine.

[Tom958]

Two things: First, in my regular travels between Lawrenceville and Carrollton I noticed that barrels have been placed in the median of I-20 westward from where the six lane section currently ends at GA 61. I assumed that Georgia was extending their six lanes to meet Alabama's, but... I've since learned that they'll be removing and replacing the existing concrete pavement, and that all traffic will be shifted onto one roadway. Expect horrendous backup starting soon, since first two the crossovers were nearly complete last weekend, 

http://www.dot.ga.gov/applications/geopi/Pages/Dashboard.aspx?ProjectID=M003308


Second, next month's letting will include the long-awaited CFI reconstruction of the US 78-GA 124 intersection in Snellville. However, the bid notice mentions a bridge over US 78 that I can't find any mention of online. WTF?

[afguy]

Replacement of the northbound bridge on Thompson Bridge Road/Ga. 60 over the Chattahoochee River in North Hall is one of several road projects that may be added to the Hall County area's transportation plans.

Another significant project is an early engineering look at the widening of Interstate 985 in South Hall.

Area roads officials are going through a public review period as they consider adding the projects to Hall's 20-year to 25-year regional transportation plan.

But they're also looking at including them in the county's plan for projects over the next four years.

Preliminary engineering is scheduled in 2020 on the new Ga. 60 bridge, with construction possibly taking place in 2024. Total project costs are estimated at $12.8 million.

The current bridge over the Chattahoochee River was built in 1956, or about the same time other bridges spanning Lake Lanier were built – and that are now being replaced by the Georgia Department of Transportation.

The southbound bridge was built in 1992 and "is not in need of replacement at this time,"  said Quinton L. Spann of the DOT's Office of Planning.

http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/123958/preview/

[Finrod]

Driving I-85 north out of Atlanta last weekend, I noticed that they've finally started serious work in adding lanes.  There is active construction out to mile marker 120, and preliminary tree removal out to mile marker 140.  I'm told that GADOT's goal is to have both I-75 and I-85 be at least 3 lanes on both sides all the way through the state-- and finally I-85 is going to be more than two lanes per side past the Mall of Georgia.

[Tomahawkin]

Looks like the DDI at Wade Green an IH 75 is set to begin. I'm baffled as to why 75 in its current state is only 6 lanes total north of 575? I see how the traffic jams start there at noon. Adding 1 toll lane isnt going to cut it with all the LTL traffic that goes through there....

[Finrod]

Looks like the DDI at Wade Green an IH 75 is set to begin. I'm baffled as to why 75 in its current state is only 6 lanes total north of 575? I see how the traffic jams start there at noon. Adding 1 toll lane isnt going to cut it with all the LTL traffic that goes through there....

Yep, I-75 north of the split with I-575 desperately needs a 4th lane on both sides for 15-20 miles north of there or so, and I-575 needs a 3rd lane on each side to Canton-- something that will now be more difficult to do because of the toll lanes.   

[Tomahawkin]

Co-Sign on that post. There is continued Sprawl there and has been since the Olympics. Everyone relocates to that area from the northeast. IMO. 75 should be 8 lanes overall because of all the Truck traffic to Savannah and Florida. Also there should be a toll south of the Tennessee state line for all the snowbirds. The money collected could fund future interstate and infrastructure projects

[golden eagle]

Driving I-85 north out of Atlanta last weekend, I noticed that they've finally started serious work in adding lanes.  There is active construction out to mile marker 120, and preliminary tree removal out to mile marker 140.  I'm told that GADOT's goal is to have both I-75 and I-85 be at least 3 lanes on both sides all the way through the state-- and finally I-85 is going to be more than two lanes per side past the Mall of Georgia.

I thought work had already started to expand 85 to the South Carolina line. I do believe it was going to be inevitable as Atlanta continues to sprawl out.

[afguy]

The money is part of $23.6 million in grants and loans from the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank. Bryan County received the maximum amount allowable under the program.

"This is as close as we've ever been to getting this project done,"  said County Commissioners Chairman Carter Infinger.

The new interchange has been discussed going as far back as 2008. The county recently agreed to an extension with Terra Pointe, the real estate arm of Rayonier, to secure land needed for the project.

Infinger said bids on the interchange could be sought as soon as this fall.

"We've been having monthly meetings with GDOT for the past year just to make sure everything is still on track,"  he said.

The project involves the federal and state governments, as well as the county and the city of Richmond Hill. Overall cost is projected between $16 million and $18 million.

http://www.bryancountynews.com/section/101/article/49567/

[Henry]

Driving I-85 north out of Atlanta last weekend, I noticed that they've finally started serious work in adding lanes.  There is active construction out to mile marker 120, and preliminary tree removal out to mile marker 140.  I'm told that GADOT's goal is to have both I-75 and I-85 be at least 3 lanes on both sides all the way through the state-- and finally I-85 is going to be more than two lanes per side past the Mall of Georgia.

I thought work had already started to expand 85 to the South Carolina line. I do believe it was going to be inevitable as Atlanta continues to sprawl out.

These upgrades are pretty much needed, especially since I-85 is the main route between the Southeast's two largest cities (and fierce rivals), Atlanta and Charlotte.

[Tomahawkin]

Not to Mention, Atlanta is "New York South". Its crazy how many people live out here that are from the Northeast. They used that route 3-5 times a year, IMO

[Finrod]

I used to joke that there's no such thing as an Atlanta native.  I've lived here for 20 years and I can count the natives I know on one hand.

[Gnutella]

Thank God I-85 is being widened. Unfortunately, the segment I use the most (Commerce to the South Carolina state line) is getting widened last. Still, traffic on I-85 southbound from Commerce to Buford during the peak annual travel periods is bad enough that traffic often has to come from 60 MPH to a dead stop, which is incredibly dangerous.

On a related note, I-85 in South Carolina needs to be six lanes from the Georgia state line to Easley, eight lanes from Easley to Gaffney, and six lanes from Gaffney to the North Carolina state line.

[D-Dey65]

Not to Mention, Atlanta is "New York South". Its crazy how many people live out here that are from the Northeast. They used that route 3-5 times a year, IMO

Funny, but I swore there have been people saying the same thing about the Tampa-St. Pete area. I vaguely remember a survey from several years ago (give or take a few years) claiming that one out of every 6 people in Spring Hill, Florida alone is from Long Island.

[roadman65]

GA-I-75X227NA by Paul Drives, on Flickr
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Since when does I-75 go to Birmingham?  Or better question why does a place along I-20, that is not in the same direction as I-75's northern heading get a mention here?

[Tomahawkin]

"Funny, but I swore there have been people saying the same thing about the Tampa-St. Pete area. I vaguely remember a survey from several years ago (give or take a few years) claiming that one out of every 6 people in Spring Hill, Florida alone is from Long Island."

Most of South of Tampa and Daytona Bch. Can be considered New York or better yet New England South. Same scenario in Atlanta. I found out long ago retiree's buy property in the south and commute back and fourth depending on if its summer or winter...


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[VTGoose]

"Funny, but I swore there have been people saying the same thing about the Tampa-St. Pete area. I vaguely remember a survey from several years ago (give or take a few years) claiming that one out of every 6 people in Spring Hill, Florida alone is from Long Island."

Most of South of Tampa and Daytona Bch. Can be considered New York or better yet New England South. Same scenario in Atlanta. I found out long ago retiree's buy property in the south and commute back and fourth depending on if its summer or winter...

My son will attest to that. He moved to the Tampa area two years ago with his fiancée, who is doing her medical residency in Tampa. He is a pharmacist with CVS and quickly came to detest the snowbirds he has to deal with, who leave home without getting prescriptions refilled (or renewed) yet demand he fix their problems. In the short time the two of them have been there, they have embraced the Florida life; we expect they won't be moving back to Virginia when her residency is done. He bought a house (house payments cheaper than rent) and a boat and they are now dedicated Gulf fishermen. We like to visit but don't expect to become snowbirds ourselves.

Bruce in Blacksburg

[afguy]

Renderings of the new I-20 bridges across the Augusta Canal and Savannah River..
I-20@Savannah River by brandon walker, on Flickr

I-20@Savannah River by brandon walker, on Flickr

[afguy]

A new interchange is being planned for I-185 and Old Cusseta Road in Columbus. It's part of a project to widen Old Cusseta and Cusseta Roads in South Columbus. Currently 5 alternatives are being studied with a groundbreaking planned for 2020.

ALTERNATIVE 1
Interstate 185/Old Cusseta Rd Interchange-Alternative 1 by brandon walker, on Flickr

ALTERNATIVE 2
Interstate 185/Old Cusseta Rd Interchange-Alternative 2 by brandon walker, on Flickr

ALTERNATIVE 3
Interstate 185/Old Cusseta Rd Interchange-Alternative 3 by brandon walker, on Flickr

ALTERNATIVE 4
Interstate 185/Old Cusseta Rd Interchange-Alternative 4 by brandon walker, on Flickr

ALTERNATIVE 5
Interstate 185/Old Cusseta Rd Interchange-Alternative 5 by brandon walker, on Flickr
http://www.dot.ga.gov/applications/geopi/Pages/Dashboard.aspx?ProjectID=0011434

[NE2]

I drove the Jimmy DeLoach Connector yesterday. It's signed as SR 21 Alt., as are the connections to/from SR 21 via SR 307 and Sonny Dixon Interchange.

[adventurernumber1]

I drove the Jimmy DeLoach Connector yesterday. It's signed as SR 21 Alt., as are the connections to/from SR 21 via SR 307 and Sonny Dixon Interchange.

You are lucky to have done so, as that new road sure looks beautiful!!!   

It's very interesting that it is signed as GA 21 ALT. I had no idea that they were going to do that.

If anyone happens to get photos and videos of this thing, please do share!! 

[Eth]

I drove the Jimmy DeLoach Connector yesterday. It's signed as SR 21 Alt., as are the connections to/from SR 21 via SR 307 and Sonny Dixon Interchange.

You are lucky to have done so, as that new road sure looks beautiful!!!   

It's very interesting that it is signed as GA 21 ALT. I had no idea that they were going to do that.

If anyone happens to get photos and videos of this thing, please do share!! 

I drove it last summer just a couple months after it opened (no photos, alas). There didn't seem to be any indication at the time that it would receive a route number. Couple more miles I can add to my Travel Mapping log, I guess.

[Tomahawkin]

Drove from Atlanta to IH 10 yesterday. I was impressed that they rebuilt almost all of the interchanges from Macon to Florida. Macon to Locust Grove is still hell and needs to be 10 lanes overall to accommodate race traffic/summer traffic/ hurricane traffic and the expanding warehouse companies that are relocating to that area. A rail line from Atlanta to Macon is a pipe dream, therefore that corridor needs to be addressed. Its better to be proactive than reactive. I don't think the truck lanes will do any benefit to all the snowbird traffic on 75. IMO

[Mapmikey]

2018 rand mcn shows this as well on the savannah inset

I drove the fall line expwy from Wrens to Macon today.

The part leaving west from GA 24 is signed as GA 243. GA 112 north was truncated to this road as well

Segment west of Wrens is now 65 throughout but the new sections east of US 441 are all 55. There is still an unfinished section on new terrain a couple miles west of Sandersville.

[NE2]

Anyone know what number was given to the new Cleveland bypass?