The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) proposes to rehabilitate two bridges in Walker County in the future and has placed information about those two projects online for public review. The work involves bridges on SR 193 and SR 341 over Chattanooga Creek. The work will consist of overlaying the bridge deck, joint replacement, patching spalls, … Continue reading GDOT Seeks Public Comment on Bridge Rehabilitation Projects in Walker County
GDOT Seeks Public Comment on Two Bridge Projects in Walker County
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) proposes to replace two bridges in Walker County in the future and has placed information about those two projects online for public review. The first project proposes to replace the existing bridge (Structure ID 295-5055-0) over West Chickamauga Creek, which was built in 1980 and is posted for weight … Continue reading GDOT Seeks Public Comment on Two Bridge Projects in Walker County
Bridge Replacement on Old Trion Highway to Begin August 15
LaFayette, GA - The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has approved and awarded a contract to replace the bridge on Old Trion Highway that crosses over Dry Creek, 4.4 miles south of Lafayette. Following an inspection, GDOT engineers found the bridge to be deficient and required posting due to exposed footings of columns, spans that … Continue reading Bridge Replacement on Old Trion Highway to Begin August 15
GDOT Approves Bridge Replacement for Old Trion Highway at Dry Creek
LaFayette, GA - The Georgia Department of Transportation recently awarded a $1.7 million dollar contract to replace a bridge in Walker County. Talley Construction Company will build a new bridge over Dry Creek on Old Trion Highway, south of LaFayette. The bridge will replace the current one, which no longer meets design and safety requirements. … Continue reading GDOT Approves Bridge Replacement for Old Trion Highway at Dry Creek
State Approves $7 Million Bridge Replacement Project in Walker County
Chickamauga, GA - The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) recently awarded nearly $23 million in contracts for projects across northwest Georgia, including one in Walker County. Wright Brothers Construction will be tasked with replacing the existing structurally deficient bridge over West Chickamauga Creek near the Walker/Catoosa County line. The $7-million project will not require a … Continue reading State Approves $7 Million Bridge Replacement Project in Walker County
GDOT Replacing Bridge on Hog Jowl Road
CARTERSVILLE, GA – Georgia Department of Transportation recently awarded a contract to replace a bridge on Hog Jowl Road over Shaw Branch Creek. The bridge will be the second one on Hog Jowl Road that GDOT has replaced in recent years. Engineers decided to replace the bridge due to its age and the repairs that … Continue reading GDOT Replacing Bridge on Hog Jowl Road
Hog Jowl Road Closed for 90 Days Starting January 27th
LaFayette, GA - Hog Jowl Road from the 193/341 intersection to Andrews Lane will be closed to thru traffic for 90 days beginning Monday, January 27th. A state contractor will be working on a bridge replacement project at Voiles Creek. Detour signs will be posted.