Dodge County awarded $4.4 million for major road improvement projects

DODGE COUNTY, GA (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) has awarded $4.4 million in grant and loan money to Dodge County to assist a significant infrastructure makeover.

Key roads throughout the county will be rebuilt, resurfaced, and expanded with the help of the $2 million grant and the $2.43 million low-interest loan, which are handled by the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA).

The June 20 announcement was hailed by State Senator Larry Walker III (R-Perry), who described the investment as a significant victory for Dodge County and the hardworking Georgians who depend on safe, well-maintained roadways on a daily basis.

According to Sen. Walker, these monies will significantly contribute to enhancing transportation safety, bolstering the economy, and alleviating the wear and tear caused by rising freight traffic. In order to ensure that rural towns like Dodge County are not left behind when it comes to infrastructure investment, I am honored to be in the General Assembly alongside Governor Kemp and my colleagues.

Three major projects are part of the Dodge County Road Improvement Program, which will be supported by the funding:

• Paving the 3.7-mile Bill Mullis Road between Roddy Highway and State Route 87

• Reclaiming Milan Eastman Road in its entirety, from State Route 117 to State Route 280 (8.2 miles), in order to repair damage caused by high freight traffic

• Zion Hill Church Road will be resurfaced between Antioch Church Road and Coody Road (4.5 kilometers).

Paving the 3.7-mile Bill Mullis Road between Roddy Highway and State Route 87

Reclaiming Milan Eastman Road in its entirety, from State Route 117 to State Route 280 (8.2 miles), in order to repair damage caused by high freight traffic

Zion Hill Church Road will be resurfaced between Antioch Church Road and Coody Road (4.5 kilometers).

It is anticipated that Dodge County will expedite the project’s timeframe by almost ten years and drastically lower total unit costs by integrating all three road segments into a single project, guaranteeing a larger impact per taxpayer dollar.

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