Multi-billion, decade-long toll road plan gets green light, but bottlenecks loom Florida Watchdog » A decade-long, multi-billion dollar plan to build a toll turnpike and extend two others got a subcommittee’s unanimous approval during the first week of the legislative session, but faces scrutiny from two other Senate panels before it reaches chamber floors. SB 7068 calls for $45 million in fiscal year 2020 and $90 million in fiscal year 2021 and then $135 million annually through 2030 from the STTF, totaling more than $1.3 billion, to finance a state turnpike bond to pay for the bulk of the project. Michelle2019-04-18T11:24:28-08:00March 12th, 2019|Florida, Georgia, Highways, Tolling, Vehicle Usage Fees|
Candidates for governor eye Georgia’s transportation needs Politically Georgia » The candidates for Georgia governor say more must be done to tackle traffic and improve transportation across the Peach State. But Democrat Stacey Abrams and Republican Brian Kemp offer different visions of what should be done and how to pay for it. melodypecg2018-10-23T10:08:44-08:00October 11th, 2018|Bridges, Georgia, Highways, Roads|
$834M Ga. toll lane project to be completed this summer WSB-TV Atlanta » The Georgia Department of Transportation expects to finish construction of 30 miles of reversible express lanes later this summer. The $834 million Northwest Corridor Express Lanes project is the largest road effort in the state’s history. Michelle2018-04-23T15:53:26-08:00April 20th, 2018|Georgia, Highways, Public-Private Partnerships, Tolling|
Feds: Local officials share blame in Atlanta bridge collapse News-Press Now » The Georgia Department of Transportation is partially responsible for a fire that caused a section of interstate to collapse last year in Atlanta, federal investigators said in a report released Wednesday. The National Transportation Safety Board said in the report that the department’s decision to store construction materials under the bridge increased the risk of fire. The NTSB also issued a warning to transportation officials in other states. Michelle2018-04-18T09:47:47-08:00April 11th, 2018|Bridges, Georgia, Highways|
Georgia Transportation Officials Plan To Build A $1.8 Billion Truck-Only Highway NPR » As truck traffic is predicted to double in the next 20 years, Georgia transportation officials plan to build a nearly 40-mile long $1.8 billion truck-only highway from Macon to Atlanta. Relieving congestion and improving safety are the goals, though some question if it will work. Michelle2018-03-09T10:38:22-08:00March 6th, 2018|Georgia, Highways|
Georgia’s largest road construction project is almost done, GDOT says WSB-TV » The largest road construction project in state history is nearing completion. Georgia’s Department of Transportation says even after delays for weather and after the I-85 collapse, the new 75 express lanes should open by the end of summer. Michelle2018-02-15T11:37:42-08:00February 13th, 2018|Georgia, Highways|
