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$31 million transportation project includes road widening, railroad overpass for Douglas

Staff ReportsBy Staff ReportsApril 8, 20160 Views
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A project announced by the Georgia Dept. of Transportation on Thursday will include the construction of an overpass at the current railroad crossing located at the intersection of Bowens Mill Rd. and Iron Rd.
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Douglas is set to get a major transportation facelift.

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced  Thursday the awards of 31 contracts for statewide construction projects totaling over $146.6 million. These projects were advertised for bids in March and awarded on April 1.

Among the awards, Coffee County claimed the highest value investment for all projects.

The Douglas project consists of the widening of 2.7 miles on S.R. 135 (Bowens Mill Rd.) and is valued at $31.2 million. The project begins at U.S. 441/S.R. 31 and extends to S.R. 32. It also includes the construction of a bridge over the railroad crossing at the Iron Rd. intersection.

The contract was awarded to East Coast Asphalt, LLC of Douglas, with a completion date of May 31, 2020.

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