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GDOT’s $135M Widening of I-85 Presses Forward

By Irwin Rapoport CEG CORRESPONDENT

The first of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s 11 Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) projects, the $135 million-plus design-build widening of I-85, is being constructed by C.W. Matthews Contracting Company (CWM) Inc. to reduce congestion on the heavily traveled highway in Metro Atlanta.

I-85 is being widened from two to three lanes in each direction for a 14-mi. stretch from I-985 to SR 53.

Construction began in July 2018. The new lanes, located in Gwinnett, Barrow, and Jackson counties, are being placed inside a grass median, along with a paved shoulder and median barrier. The work, to be completed in summer or fall of 2020, also includes the replacement of three overpass bridges and one mainline bridge, as well as the upgrading of signs, striping and the guardrail.

“The I-85 widening corridor improvements will provide relief to motorists in this heavily congested area and is projected to reduce delay by 56 percent, add highway capacity for over 100,000 vehicles and improve safety in the area,” said Natalie Dale, GDOT’s spokeswoman. “Average daily traffic on this section of I-85 is 118,850 cars and trucks, making this a heavily congested route.

“Various parts of the project elements, including the general-purpose widening and the bridge repair and replacements, were originally under design in the mid-2000s, but were shelved due to funding restraints,” she added. “The project was reconsidered as a design-build project in the mid-2010s and added to the MMIP in 2015.”

The bridges being replaced are more than 50 years old.

“The existing bridges are structurally adequate,” said

C.W. Matthews Contracting photo

The widening of I-85 in Atlanta includes the replacement of three overpass bridges and one mainline bridge.

Dale. “However, because they are each 50-plus years old, they are functionally obsolete. When bridges are considered functionally obsolete, they may not have adequate lane widths, shoulder widths, or vertical clearances to serve the current traffic demand, or they could be occasionally flooded. The replacements will modernize these three bridges.”

The possible placement of noise barriers is being evaluated in accordance with GDOT policy and Federal Highway Administration regulations.

Funding for the project was made possible by the passage of the state’s Transportation Funding Act of 2015 (TFA). see WIDENING page 8

SK Battery Breaks Ground on $1.67B Plant in Jackson County Gov. Brian P. Kemp, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, other elected officials, state and local economic development leaders, and corporate representatives attended the groundbreaking in Commerce, Ga., March 19 for SK Battery America's $1.67 billion investment in Jackson County.

The project will create roughly 2,000 jobs as one of the largest single investments and job-creation initiatives in Georgia his-

tory.

“Today is a remarkable day for Georgia,” Kemp said. “I thank SK Innovation for this historic investment in our state, which will provide immeasurable economic opportunity for thousands of Georgia families. I look forward to working together in the years to come to strengthen our relationship and ensure a brighter future for Georgia.”

“We were excited to be part of the celebration in Jackson County today,” said

Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson.

“SK Group was among the first Korean investors in Georgia, and their commitment to our state continues with this investment in Commerce.

“SK Innovation’s announcement in November 2018 that they would build a new battery manufacturing facility — creating more than 2,000 jobs and investing over $1.67 billion in Jackson County — is

among the largest economic development projects in state history. The company’s generous donation to the Empower College and Career Center in Jackson County shows what a true civic partner they will be for the entire region.

“It truly doesn’t get much better than this. We look forward to working with SK Battery America as they continue to expand their footprint in Georgia.” 

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Sangsin America to Build $20M Facility in McDonough Gov. Brian P. Kemp recently announced Sangsin Technology America, a leading brake friction materials and replacement parts manufacturer, will create 200 jobs and invest $20 million in its first North American manufacturing facility in McDonough, Ga. Kemp stopped by Sangsin’s booth at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition (TMC 2019) at the Georgia World Congress Center to celebrate the news.

“I am excited that Sangsin Technology America chose to expand its North American footprint in Georgia,” said Kemp.

“More and more companies from across the globe are calling the Peach State home, and we are confident our state’s longstanding relationship with Korea will continue to bring significant job and investment opportunities to our state.”

Founded in 1975, Sangsin opened its doors as the Sangsin Chemical Industrial Company,

focused exclusively on manufacturing brake friction products.

Today, Sangsin manufactures friction products for both domestic and overseas companies in more than 90 countries and is now Korea’s largest brake manufacturer.

“When deciding where to establish a factory to support the growing U.S. commercial vehicle market, Georgia was the clear-cut winner,” said Sangsin Chairman Hyoil Kim. “Sangsin Technology America is proud to be a part of the state of Georgia.”

This new 220,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in Henry County will house the company’s first U.S. manufacturing operation as the company expands into the heavy duty brake systems industry in the North American market.

“Henry County welcomes Sangsin Technology America to our community,” said June Wood, chair of the Henry County Board of Commissioners. “The company’s decision to choose Henry County for its first U.S. manufac-

Gov. Brian Kemp (C) stops by Sangsin’s booth at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.

turing operation is indicative of our ongoing commitment to be a global destination for business.”

Sangsin Technology America will serve as a magnet for suppliers that produce heavy duty brake systems through the North America Brake Industry (HDNABI) company headquartered in Norcross,

Ga. HDNABI is a privately held, North American-based supplier of undercarriage systems to the heavy-duty trucking industry, including truck, trailer and bus vehicle segments for both the OEM production and related aftermarkets.

“We are proud that Sangsin

Technology America calls Henry County home,” said Pierre Clements, chair of the Henry County Development Authority.

“We have purposely worked to attract more manufacturing and international companies that can leverage our strategic location and skilled workforce to accomplish their business objectives.”

Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Senior Project Manager Yoonie Kim represented the Global Commerce Division in partnership with the Henry County Economic Development Authority, Quick Start and Georgia Power.

“It’s a testament to Georgia’s strong manufacturing network when cutting-edge companies such as Sangsin Technology America choose Georgia to locate their new North American facility,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “I am confident that Sangsin will find success in Henry County.”

For more information, visit www.sangsinusa.com. 

Georgia Sets Foreign Trade Infrastructure…

Record, Ranks 11th in Nation GDOT Plans Replacement of 65-Year-Old Albany Bridge

Gov. Brian P. Kemp recently announced that Georgia’s 2018 international trade numbers set a new record with exports surpassing $40.5 billion — a 9 percent increase over 2017. Total trade between Georgia and the world spanned 223 countries and territories, reaching a new high at $139.3 billion.

“Trade is a vital part of our state’s economy, and it is exciting to see Georgia products in such high demand across the globe. I thank Gov. Perdue and Gov. Deal for prioritizing Georgia’s success on the international stage and their commitment to expanding our state’s trade industry,” Kemp said. “With nearly 90 percent of exporters classified as small businesses, the 2018 trade numbers showcase the strength and diversity of Georgia’s economy.”

Georgia reclaimed its rank as the 11th largest exporting state in the nation, and in the past decade, Georgia exports have grown by 71 percent. Companies in Georgia exported to 212 unique countries and territories. The top five markets for Georgia products were Canada, Mexico, China, Germany, and Singapore. Imports grew to $98.7 billion in 2018, and Georgia ranks seventh among

U.S. states for imports and total trade.

Aerospace remains the leading export industry in Georgia with exports totaling more than $9.1 billion. Among U.S. states, Georgia ranks fifth for aerospace exports.

Exports of medical devices and pharmaceuticals grew 13% to a record $1.7 billion.

Agricultural exports held steady at $4.2 billion, supported by strong poultry sales and growth in dairy, cotton, and peanut exports.

The Georgia Department of Economic Development’s International Trade Division works to bolster Georgia exports and brand the state as a competitive source of products and services. The team provides businesses with the global insight and connections needed to successfully diversify their customer base. Georgia maintains representation in twelve strategic markets, including Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Europe, Israel, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, and the United Kingdom and Ireland. These representatives play a critical role in facilitating international connections that generate economic success. In fact, 60 percent of Georgia exports are sold to markets where the state has a presence. 

Georgia state officials say a 65-year-old bridge in the southwestern part of the state should be replaced, and the project could take two years and cost at least $15 million.

The AP reported the state Department of Transportation wants to completely rebuild the Oglethorpe Boulevard Bridge spanning the Flint River in downtown Albany.

The U.S. Highway 82-Business bridge was built in 1953, and DOT spokeswoman Nita Birmingham said it’s showing signs of structural wear and tear, including cracks in the bridge deck and support system, as well as corrosion on some steel beams.

The state and federal governments are expected to pay for a new bridge. Officials say Albany residents will need to take detours during construction.

The new bridge will have four 12-ft. lanes, a sidewalk on the north side and a 12ft. shared use path on the south side, according to GDOT. A barrier would separate the path from travel lanes. Right and left turn lanes would be developed on the western end of the bridge.

The public was invited to drop by the Albany Government Center March 28 to view the proposed project and detour route.

Construction is not scheduled to begin until fiscal year 2022 at the earliest, but it is expected to take 24 months, and business owners and employees are already concerned about the possible impact on their livelihoods.

“It’s going to be a mess. The traffic is going to be long, it’s going to be hectic, and it will be backed up,” Teresa Smith, an employee at the Grille House Restaurant, told WALB news. “I know a lot of the businesses will suffer if people from all four sides of town could not utilize two bridges to come to work, to come to eat, to come to shop.”

Nevertheless, Smith said, the bridge needs fixing.

“On the Oglethorpe bridge, it made me feel unsafe because it would sway and rock when it got really crowded and a lot of cars on that bridge, I felt unsafe being on that bridge,” she said.  CEG

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Engineering Georgia Names GDOT Women to Top 100

Meg Pirkle

Ann R. Purcell

Emily Dunn

Engineering Georgia magazine, the official statewide magazine of Georgia’s engineering industry, recently released its listing of Top 100 Influential Women in Georgia, and nearly 10 percent of the listing includes women who work for or with Georgia DOT on a daily basis.

Georgia DOT’s Chief Engineer Meg Pirkle, Administrator for the Program Delivery Office Kimberly Nesbitt, Director of Engineering Hiral Patel and Director of Intermodal Carol Comer were among the women of Georgia DOT named in the magazine’s second annual listing.

State Transportation Board members Ann R. Purcell, Stacey Key, Emily Dunn and Dana Lemon were also named to the Top 100 list.

Engineering Georgia bestowed on Pirkle the honor of being on the front cover of the edition and made her the focal point of their feature article, highlighting her career path and what led her to become the department’s first female chief engineer.

Pirkle began her career at Georgia DOT 30 years ago after earning a civil engineering degree from Vanderbilt University. The article highlights her accomplishments and Hiral Patel

Dana Lemon

Stacey Key

Kimberly Nesbitt

Carol Comer

her ability to effectively communicate and develop relationships as factors that led to her success.

“What Meg, Kimberly, Hiral and Carol do to ensure our department is innovative and successful is invaluable,” said Russell R. McMurry, Georgia DOT commissioner. “There are many other women who work for GDOT who are deserving of recognition, and I am certainly grateful to each of them for their service to our agency and our state.”

In the same issue, Engineering Georgia announced its inaugural list of the Top 50 Women in the Know, a list that consists of women who serve clients in their communities, across the country and around the world and are quickly becoming innovators, influencers and experts in their fields.

Two Georgia DOT employees were named to this list: Natalie Dale, media relations strategist, and Marlo Clowers, deputy program delivery engineer.

Georgia DOT and its staff of nearly 4,000 employees are responsible for managing a budget of $3.7 billion, maintaining 48,675 lane mi. statewide and delivering a sustainable and efficient transportation system that serves all of Georgia. 

James Magazine Adds GDOT Commissioner McMurry to ‘Most Influential Georgians’ List Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell R. McMurry was named among the most influential Georgians by James Magazine in the publication’s March/April 2019 edition. The list is a compilation of 100 major business, political and media players from across the state.

“I’m honored to be named one of James Magazine’s ‘Most Influential Georgians,’” McMurry said. “Maintaining, improving and expanding our transportation network is not a one-man job, and I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge and thank the State Transportation Board for their guidance, as well as everyone at GDOT for their hard

work and dedication to improving safety and mobility in Georgia. I share this recognition with them.”

“Our staff follows criteria based on political/business-connected public or private Georgians who have an impact on developing or implementing public policy that impacts the state,” said Patrick Hickey, operation manager of James Magazine. “Russell McMurry’s leadership and effective handling the I-85 bridge collapse and rebuild, and his work overseeing a department that builds, manages and maintains the nation’s 10th largest transportation network led him to be selected for this honor.”

McMurry has led the Georgia Department of Transportation as commissioner since his appointment by the State Transportation Board in 2015. Under his leadership, the department is advancing a plan for infrastructure that is safe, sustainable and reliable.

McMurry led the department through one of the most challenging transportation crises Georgia has seen — the collapse and rebuild of I-85 in 2017 — and now is implementing one of the most transformative expansions in the history of the state’s transportation network through the $11 billion Major Mobility Investment Program. 

Russell R. McMurry

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Officials Break Ground on Effingham Industrial Park Ground was broken March 26 on a $500 million industrial park in Effingham County.

When completed, the Georgia International Trade Center will have up to 7.2 million sq. ft. of light industrial and manufacturing warehouse space on 1,150 acres, according a report in the Savannah Morning News.

Phase 1 of the project, consisting of two buildings and related infrastructure, is expected to be completed in March 2020.

The center will be strategically located 9.5 mi. from the Georgia Ports Authority and 3 mi. from I-95, and it will have two access points onto state route Highway 21. The park also will be served by rail, creating convenient access to the port.

“The Georgia Ports Authority needs warehouse space, and with a vacancy rate hovering at less than 1 percent, the time is right for this project,” said Senior Vice President of Development Chance Raehn of Chesterfield, the developer, according to the Morning News. “Depending on the tenants in our park, this project could generate up to 3,000 jobs for our community.”

In addition to Chesterfield, the development team consists of Stonemont Financial

Group and the commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield/Gilbert & Ezelle, all of whom had representatives on hand at the groundbreaking, along with officials from the Ports Authority and Effingham County.

“Our timing for delivery of the first two spec buildings early next year will fill a void in the market as the majority of the product currently under construction will deliver and lease up by year-end,” said Stephen Ezelle, a partner with Cushman & Wakefield, according to the Morning News. “The early interest we have already received is a testament to the strategic location of the property and strength of the development group. Our total warehouse inventory in Savannah by year-end 2019 will be 70 MSF with a vacancy well below 2 percent, so this new construction at GITC will help meet an important need for the local and regional economy.”

The first two buildings will be warehouses.

Building 1A will be a 419,600-sq.-ft. crossdock industrial facility with a 36-ft. clearance height, and Building 1B will be a 154,500sq.ft. rear-load industrial facility with a 32-ft. clearance height.  CEG

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Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced March 28 that PVH Corp., one of the largest global apparel companies, will create 575 jobs and invest $77.6 million in a new distribution and warehouse facility in Palmetto, Ga. “We are excited that PVH Corp. chose to locate their new distribution and warehouse facility in Georgia,” said Kemp. “By creating 575 jobs and investing $77.6 million in the Palmetto community, PVH Corp.’s positive impact will be felt statewide and bring even more business to our booming Savannah port.”

With a history going back more than 135 years, PVH has excelled at growing brands and businesses with rich American heritages, becoming one of the largest apparel companies in the world. PVH owns the iconic Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen, Izod, Arrow, Speedo, Warner’s, Olga and Geoffrey Beene brands, as well as the digitalcentric True & Co. intimates brand, and markets a variety of goods under these and other nationally and internationally known owned and licensed brands.

With more than 38,000 associates operating across 40 countries, PVH will continue to strengthen its relationships with the Georgia

Ports Authority and expand the distribution network in Georgia. The port of Savannah will remain the top point of entry and is well positioned to support the future import volume growth as a result of the new facility.

“We are thrilled to welcome PVH Corp. to Fulton County and are ready to staff their new center with the state’s most qualified workforce,” said Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts. “This is a great win not only for the city of Palmetto, but for all of our communities.”

“Our city’s employment opportunities took a giant leap with this deal,” said Palmetto Mayor J. Clark Boddie. “We are excited for our current residents that will be able to expand their careers here, and look forward to welcoming new members to our wonderful community as a result of this win.”

PVH also operates a distribution center in McDonough that will continue to operate.

Georgia Department of Economic Development Project Manager Hank Evans represented the Global Commerce Division in partnership with the Development Authority of Fulton County, Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Power. 

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Highway Work Replaces Trio of ‘Inadequate’ Bridges WIDENING from page 1

“[GDOT] has worked with the governor, General Assembly, partner agencies and local communities to prioritize a comprehensive set of projects to maintain the state’s economic competitiveness and allow Georgia to remain the number No. 1 state for business,” the project webpage states.

“The TFA provided sustainable funding that will jumpstart backlogged maintenance and operations projects and fund the 11 major mobility projects, resurface and widen roadways, replace and rehabilitate aging bridges, and upgrade intersections with new signals. The state funding is allocated for roadway and bridge improvements only.”

CWM brought in Infrastructure Consulting and Engineering to help with the design for the project, which is proceeding on an accelerated basis.

“The project adds about 18 new lane miles northeast of Atlanta and the challenge is the level of congestion on the interstate,” said Darryl VanMeter, GDOT’s assistant P3 division director and state innovative delivery administrator. “It’s fairly straightforward from an engineering perspective. In general, the widening is taking place in the median, but the work ends up going on both sides to accommodate the full scope of it. We typically design for a 20-year lifespan, but with rehabilitation we extend that out.

“Historically, in Atlanta, we’ve never been able to keep up with the increase in congestion,” he added. “This is going to provide additional capacity and reduce delay by 56 percent between Hamilton Mill Road and SR 211. The northern part gets backed up for a long way. People don’t realize how much wasted time is spent in traffic and kept away from pro-

ductivity and economic gain.”

With construction taking place during the day, evenings, and weekends, traffic is being impacted. GDOT posts updates on night work, as well as other updates, at its website, www.dot.ga.gov.

C.W. Matthews’ crews, who are on schedule, recently completed the mill-in inlay of existing lanes that overlap with another ongoing project and started the demolition work for the Spout Springs bridge replacement.

“We have a detour in place for local traffic,” said VanMeter. “We’re still reviewing the final design and drawing submittals for the final plans of the Jesse Chronic and Flowery Branch bridges.”

The 2019 construction season will focus on rough grading and median drainage, which has already started, fine grading, aggregate base placement, concrete median walls, asphalt paving, milling the inside shoulder, top soil removal, and relocating the temporary barrier wall.

“Maintenance of traffic and keeping on top of incident management is important as every little break down becomes a huge backup,” said VanMeter. “C.W. Matthews is using some innovative techniques to let people know that there’s congestion ahead and that they are entering a work zone. This helps to protect the work zone.

“There is not much room and you have to keep shifting traffic over a little bit to do the work on the other side,” he added. “Strategic planning ahead of time is helping to ensure access for construction materials and equipment to the isolated work zone.”

The earthwork and site prep of the median area will

C.W. Matthews Contracting photo

Average daily traffic on the section of I-85 being widened is 118,850 cars and trucks, making it a heavily congested route.

encompass both sides of the widening simultaneously, with the new lanes being opened to traffic only when fully completed. Doing the work in sections helps to minimize the traffic impact.

“There is a maximum length of distance they can go before they are able to have a refuge shoulder,” said VanMeter. “We really don’t have any utility issues on the interstate, but we have some sound barrier work to do on the outsides. We’re also installing an ITS system, and we have a lot of borings going on right now to connect the cameras and message signs to NaviGAtor.”

In addition to traffic issue, recent heavy rains have slowed down progress. The work is being done day and night, with lane closures taking place to help with the bridge demolition.

The bridge component is based on completing one bridge at a time for two of the overpasses. The mainline bridge has traffic switched to one side while the other side is being demolished and rebuilt. The overpass bridges — around 207 linear ft. in length, on average — will be rebuilt with two lanes in each direction.

“We can’t do two at the same time because the local network won’t be able to sustain the construction” said VanMeter. “They are replacing the bridges in the same places, so demolition has to happen first. The main things that impact traffic are done at night.”

The new bridges, made of concrete, will be built following standard construction methods.

The amounts for materials to be removed and brought onsite are being determined as the work progresses.

Local and regional subcontractors have been brought on board for the project.

CWM is using Etnyre asphalt distributors; Cat 279D and 226B skid steers and multiterrain loaders; Cat 235F, 335F, 349E, and 308E excavators; Link-Belt cranes — RTC8050 50-ton rough terrain and LS218 100-ton crawlers; Cat D3K, D4K, D6K and D6N dozers; Cat 930K loaders; Cat 12M2 motorgraders; Roadtec RP-190E asphalt spreaders; Roadtec SB-2500 and Weiler E-2850 material transfer devices; Cat CB-54, CB-64 and CW-14 asphalt compactors; Hamm HD140 and HD90 asphalt compactors; Cat CP-56B and CS56 compactors; Hamm H11iXP and H11iX compactors; Roadtec FB-100 brooms; Roadtec RX-600 and RX-900 milling machines; and Wirtgen W250, W210, and W200 milling machines.

CWM did not buy or rent any equipment specifically for the project as it is a local contractor and keeps the necessary equipment, for a variety of applications, in its fleet.

The company purchases Cat equipment from Yancey Bros. Co.; Hamm, Entyre, and Wirtgen equipment from Tractor and Equipment Co.; heavy trucks MHC/Kenworth; pickups from Wade Ford; Link-Belt cranes from Atlantic & Southern; and much of its paving equipment from Roadtec.

CWM has 15 Maintainer lube trucks that not only deliver fuel and DEF, but also help the mechanics perform preventative maintenance on a fleet of more than 740 pieces of mobile equipment throughout north and central Georgia.

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‘Peach State’ Highway Project Bids

The Georgia State Department of Transportation received bids for transportation-related improvement projects.

Following is a list of some of the projects let.

Counties: Barrow, Gwinnett and Jackson Proposal Number: 001 - B1CBA1801620-0 Location: On SR 124 beginning northeast of SR 20 and extending south of SR 53.

Project: 17.154 mi. of milling and plant mix resurfacing.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • E. R. Snell Contractor Inc. — $5,947,311 • C. W. Matthews Contracting Company Inc. — $6,509,109 • Pittman Construction Company — $8,013,379 County: Bryan Proposal Number: 002 - B1CBA1801625-0 Location: On SR 26 beginning east of the Bryan County line and extending west of Ogeechee River.

Project: 5.795 mi. of milling and plant mix resurfacing.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • McLendon Enterprises Inc. — $1,256,018 • Preferred Materials Inc. — $1,338,773 • East Coast Asphalt LLC — $1,377,504 • Reeves Construction Company — $1,383,000 • Carroll & Carroll Inc. — $1,622,336 Counties: DeKalb, Fulton Proposal Number: 008 - B1CBA1801640-0 Location: Various locations on U.S. 23/SR 43.

Project: Intersection improvements.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • R. J. Haynie & Associates Inc. — $2,037,597 • Brooks-Berry-Haynie & Associates Inc. — $2,058,495 • Cmes Inc. — $2,562,285 • American Lighting and Signalization LLC — $2,817,331 County: Douglas Proposal Number: 009 - B1CBA1801639-0 Location: Various locations on I-20/SR 402.

Project: Bridge rehabilitation.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Gibson & Associates Inc. — $6,600,650 • Massana Construction Inc. — $6,838,729 • The L. C. Whitford Company Inc. — $7,487,887 • M & J Construction Company of Pinellas County Inc. — $9,063,816 • Southern Road & Bridge LLC — $9,757,148 County: Elbert Proposal Number: 010 - B1CBA1801619-0 Location: On SR 17 beginning north of Fairfax Circle and extending west of SR 17/SR 72.

Project: 4.031 mi. of milling and plant mix resurfacing.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • E. R. Snell Contractor Inc. — $2,414,585 • C And H Paving Inc. — $2,531,174

• Reeves Construction Company — $2,918,572 Counties: Floyd, Haralson Proposal Number: 011 - B1CBA1801637-0 Location: On SR 1 over SR 20/SR 402 and on SR 8 over Tallapoosa River.

Project: Bridge rehabilitation.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • The L. C. Whitford Company Inc. — $1,497,887 • Comanche Construction of Georgia LLC — $1,622,818 • JHC Corporation — $1,640,438 • Gibson & Associates Inc. — $1,669,435 • Massana Construction Inc. — $1,776,241 • Southern Road & Bridge LLC — $3,135,273 County: Murray Proposal Number: 015 - B1CBA1801632-0 Location: On SR 52 beginning at the Whitfield County line and extending west of U.S. 411/SR 2.

Project: 5.890 mi. of milling, inlay and plant mix resurfacing.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • C. W. Matthews Contracting Company Inc. — $2,898,282 • Northwest Georgia Paving Inc. — $2,947,665 • Bartow Paving Company Inc. — $3,674,310 County: Whitfield Proposal Number: 017 - B1CBA1801624-0 Location: Various locations on U.S. 41 Bypass in Whitfield County.

Project: Bridge rehabilitation.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • The Truesdell Corporation — $654,654

• Bridge Masters Construction LLC — $672,934 • Louis-Company LLC — $707,275 • Ram Construction Services of Michigan Inc. — $738,321 • The L. C. Whitford Company Inc. — $798,887 • Georgia Bridge and Concrete LLC — $830,647 • JHC Corporation — $1,292,951 County: Cobb Proposal Number: 018 - B3CBA1801608-0 Location: On SR 92 beginning at U.S. 41/SR 3 (Cobb Parkway) and extending to Glade Road and over Proctor Creek and Tanyard Creek.

Project: 2.174 mi. of widening and reconstruction; also includes construction of a bridge and approaches.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • C. W. Matthews Contracting Company Inc. — $65,506,358 • Vertical Earth Incorporated — $67,142,480 • Baldwin Paving Company Inc. — $68,503,733 • Walsh Construction Group LLC d/b/a Archer Western Construction LLC — $69,563,214 • Wright Brothers Construction Company Inc. — $70,014,901 • Astra Group Inc. and Affiliates — $71,058,728 • G.P.’s Enterprises Inc. — $77,226,243 County: Sumter Proposal Number: 021 - B3TIA1801641-0 Location: On District Line Road beginning at U.S. 280/SR 30 and extending to SR 49 (South Georgia Tech Parkway).

Project: 5.451 mi. of widening and reconstruction.

Contractors and Bid Amounts: • Reeves Construction Company — $8,414,735 • Robinson Paving Company — $9,015,856

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