Work Continues on New Truck Route

Work is continuing on Jasper County’s new 3.4-mile two-lane truck route located northeast of Monticello that will run from State Route (SR) 16 to SR 83.

Work began in early October on the $17,452,848 construction contract which E.R. Snell Contractor was awarded to include bridges over White Oak Creek and the Norfolk Southern Railroad.

The truck route is forecast to reduce current truck traffic through the city by 10 to 20 percent. The typical sections consist of one 12-foot lane in each direction with 10-foot rural shoulders. The new intersections at SR 380/SR 16 and SR 83 will be roundabout designs.

Completion is expected in Summer 2023.

Governor Brian Kemp in spring 2021 announced the availability of $277 million in Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA) funds to the Georgia Department of Transportation to fill in projected revenue gaps caused by the impacts of COVID-19. The CRRSAA was passed by Congress in December 2020.

These additional funds allow Georgia DOT flexibility to advance several strategic transportation improvements in predominantly rural areas in Jefferson, Jasper and Putnam counties among others outside the 27-county east central district. The Monticello Bypass advanced over one year on the construction delivery schedule by way of CRRSAA funds.

“I appreciate Governor Kemp’s recognition for crucial transportation developments in Georgia,” said State Representative Susan Holmes (GA).

“The bypass project alleviates growing traffic concerns throughout the city of Monticello and ensures that the distribution of consumer goods continues within our state.”