Georgia DOT - Southwest

Crisp, Turner & Wilcox counties, CSX has scheduled railroad crossing maintenance in your counties this month. https://mailchi.mp/dot.ga.gov/state-route-detours-scheduled-for-rail-crossing-maintenance 511 Georgia Crisp County Sheriff's Office City of Cordele Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce Cordele Dispatch Cordele Police Department Tiftarea News+ Turner County Sheriff's Office Turner County Fire/ Emergency Management Agency Ashburn - Turner County Chamber of Commerce The Wiregrass Farmer Wilcox County Georgia Sheriff's Office

Rail crossing maintenance scheduled on multiple state routes Non-local traffic detours planned in Crisp, Turner, Wilcox counties

Dougherty Co., get ready to move off those Liberty Expressway on-site detour lanes! https://mailchi.mp/dot.ga.gov/dougherty-co-liberty-expressway-traffic-moving-to-overpass 511 Georgia Albany Area Chamber of Commerce The City of Albany Dougherty County Georgia Government Albany, Georgia Fire Department Lee County, Georgia Board of Commissioners 229 Life

Dougherty County Liberty Expressway traffic moving to new overpass Scheduled for Sept. 10

Calhoun Co., the new bridge on Rice Road over Falling Creek opened today. The bridge is about six miles north of Morgan. It is part of a Georgia DOT project to replace six locally-owned bridges in four Southwest Georgia counties. The old bridge was built in 1958. Replacement of these bridges is made possible through the Design-Build Bridge Replacement Program that allows Georgia DOT to replace and update local bridges deemed structurally deficient. Bridges are “bundled” into one contract to maximize efficiency and streamline delivery during final design and construction. 511 Georgia Calhoun County, Georgia Calhoun County GA Sheriff's Office Calhoun County School System WALB News 10

News for Cordele/Crisp County: US 41/State Route (SR) 7 traffic in Crisp County is expected to be traveling along a new alignment and across the new Cedar Creek bridge Aug. 27.

The new bridge less than two miles south of Cordele replaces one that was built in 1928 and widened in 1955. That bridge did not meet current design standards and it was old and classified as scour critical. Scouring is erosion around a bridge's foundation that is caused by flowing water.

Construction brings wider shoulders to the bridge and roadway. The bridge is slightly elevated to accommodate sight distance on side streets. After traffic has shifted, the contractor will realign Joe Wright Drive to improve the skew angle of its junction with US 41/SR 7.

The new bridge was built adjacent to the old structure so no detour was required when construction started in October 2023. The total cost of the project is approximately $5.5 million, which includes preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition and construction. The construction contract was awarded to Griffin Grading and Concrete LLC. The old bridge will be removed. Photo: Tony Cravey, CDM Smith 511 Georgia Cordele Dispatch City of Cordele Crisp County Sheriff's Office Crisp County Fire Rescue Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce

Also in Dougherty Co., resurfacing US 82/SR 520/Clark Ave from E of Pine Bluff Road to Piney Woods Creek. Current completion date is the end of September 2024. Please continue to give the contractor space to work and slow down in the work zone, for everyone's safety! Photo: Tony Cravey, CDM Smith Dougherty County Georgia Government The City of Albany Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

Check this out, paving on the new Liberty Expressway lanes for the (also) new overpass. This photo is from two days ago; today, the contractor is applying the topping to the lanes. Look for traffic to likely move from the temporary Expressway lanes to the overpass sometime in September. Once traffic is moved, the contractor will remove the temporary lanes to clear the way for completion of the roundabout and the construction of new lanes that will become the N Westover Blvd Extension (it will be under the overpass, connecting to Ledo Road). Current scheduled completion date is December 2024. Photo: Tony Cravey, CDM Smith The City of Albany FOX 31 WFXL-TV ALBANY Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Albany, Georgia Fire Department Albany Ga Police Department Dougherty County Georgia Government Lee County, Georgia Board of Commissioners

Back in 2016, a GDOT contractor finished converting the multi-legged intersection of US 319 Bu/SR 33 at Sylvester Highway and First Street on the north side of Moultrie to a single-lane roundabout. We were curious about the impact the roundabout had on traffic crashes and injuries. Not surprisingly, both decreased. Numbers have long shown that roundabouts work by slowing traffic and reducing conflict points among vehicles, which reduces the number and severity of crashes, and improving operations by keeping traffic flowing. Read the full story in the current issue of Milepost magazine. The Moultrie Observer Moultrie Chamber Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority Moultrie Growing

If you read the Adel News-Tribune, you already know this, but if you don't ... GDOT this week announced the award of a construction contract to build a single-lane roundabout at SR 76 and SR 37 in Cook Co. The initial activity you'll see at this location will be relocation of utilities. Construction could start in September and the current completion date is late fall 2025. The approximately $4.2 million contract was awarded to lowest qualified bidder Reames and Son Construction Co. Inc. There will not be an off-site detour during construction. Once work starts, please adjust your speed as you travel through this area and be aware of changes in traffic patterns. Photo: Courtney Peugh, GDOT 511 Georgia Adel and Cook county police scanner Adel Main Street City of Adel Georgia Group page City of Adel Fire Department Cook County Fire Department / Emergency Management Agency EMA Cook County Georgia Cook County Schools WALB News 10

⚠️ Tropical Storm Debby has Georgia DOT crews working around the clock in southern and coastal GA. Roads may be hazardous due to flooding and debris. Please avoid travel, check for updates, and give our crews the space they need to work safely.

Hurricane Tip: If you encounter a flooded road, turn around—don’t drown. Water levels can rise quickly and unpredictably. 👉 bit.ly/GDOTHurricane

🌧️ Heads up! Flooding has led to extended lane closures in these counties. Stay alert and use the app for updates or to report hazards. 👉 More info at bit.ly/GDOTHurricane

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GDOT reminds motorists in South GA to treat non-working 🚦traffic signals as a four-way stop. Please use caution when entering an intersection with a downed signal.

Call for real-time travel info and to report road obstructions.

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One other tidbit about GDOT storm activities ... did you know that teams of bridge inspectors were out today inspecting structures known to be prone to flood issues? In SW Ga, they were in Turner, Irwin, Coffee and Calhoun counties, to name a few. Tropical Storm Debby didn't cause water to top any state route bridges and inspectors didn't find any alarmingly high water levels. They did see a lot of swift moving water. Bridge Inspection Supervisor Cameron Britt said that's important because it can cause scouring, which is the removal of sediment around the bridge foundation. They perform these inspections every time our area experiences a weather event like TS Debby, even if it didn't become necessary to close a bridge. Makes you feel good about our bridges, doesn't it? If you'd like to know more about bridge maintenance, go to https://www.dot.ga.gov/GDOT/Pages/BridgePrograms.aspx
Turner County Fire/ Emergency Management Agency Coffee County Ga. Police Scanner Calhoun County, Georgia Ocilla-Irwin Chamber of Commerce

Bridges Programs Georgia Department of Transportation

🌧️ Georgia DOT crews are on the ground responding to Tropical Storm Debby across southern and coastal GA. Please avoid non-essential travel as roads may be impacted by downed trees, flooding, & debris. Stay safe and check 511GA for updates.

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Heavy rainfall 🌧️ is expected to continue in South GA. Motorists should use caution and be prepared to turn around when encountering water on the road. Do not drive around barricades. Call to report flooded roads.

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Motorists in South Georgia are reminded to be cautious of strong winds, flooding, downed power lines, and the potential for falling trees .

Call or visit to report any road obstructions or request roadside assistance.

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US 41/SR 7 N in Hahira late this afternoon. North lane blocked by tree and power lines. About a quarter mile farther north, a tree is across the road and more power lines are down. GDOT crews don't clear debris like this until the power company is on site. They were understandably busy today. We're not clear of yet. More rain is coming. Our maintenance employees know areas that are prone to flood and will be watching those locations and monitoring creeks and rivers in the coming days. Hahira Happenings City of Hahira Valdosta-Lowndes MPO EMA Lowndes Lowndes County, GA 511 Georgia

This is why you should follow 511 Georgia (also on X as 511GA). Reports are starting to increase about debris blocking state routes in Lowndes County. If you follow those channels they will post a link for updates to each event. Know before you try to go! Better yet, stay home. Valdosta-Lowndes MPO Lowndes County, GA EMA Lowndes 511 Georgia

**Update: All lanes clear**

LOWNDES CO - All lanes blocked on SR 122 W at Coffee Rd.(mm 1.67) due to roadway debris.

Expect delays | Est. clear time: 11:15 am

Updates: https://511ga.org/EventDetails/SubIncidentClosures/GA-Events/4178416

Good source of info for SW Georgia

We're getting a lot of comments asking about potential impacts to specific cities. It is not efficient to answer everyone's question, so it is recommended to check the point-and-click forecast for your location of interest for more info.

Tallahassee hourly forecast example: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=30.4407&lon=-84.2783&unit=0&lg=english&FcstType=graphical

In addition, we're getting questions about counties outside of our area of responsibility. Here is the map of the 48 counties covered by us between the FL Panhandle/Big Bend, SE AL, and SW GA. Check with neighboring offices from either NWS Mobile, Birmingham, Peachtree City, Jacksonville, Tampa.

Tropical Storm Debby, expected to be Hurricane Debby tomorrow, is coming. Though the heaviest rainfall is expected to be in the southeast area of the state, our 31-county district is expected to see impacts, too, and our employees are ready. Please remember if GDOT closes a bridge due to flooding, it must be inspected before it can reopen. If you can't see the roadway through the water, it's a hazard and you need to turn around. Please don't drive around barricades. This also is a good time to download the 511GA app to keep up with what's happening on our state routes. Stay home and off the roads if you can. Stay safe everyone!

GDOT prepares for Tropical Storm Debby SW Georgia force of approximately 300 ready to respond

Have you participated? The River Valley Regional Transit Development Plan (TDP) community survey closes soon. This survey is the last major input opportunity to shape the Regional TDP’s recommendations. Participate by July 22: https://regionaltdp-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/pages/rvrc
In SW Georgia, the River Valley Region includes Clay, Randolph, Quitman and Crisp counties.
Clay County Georgia Fort Gaines/Clay County, Georgia Sowega Southern Tribune Randolph County Chamber of Commerce and Development Authority Information Forum for RANDOLPH COUNTY, GA City of Cuthbert Quitman County Library Crisp County Ga. *Our World, Our Community, Our Home* Cordele Dispatch Crisp County Community Council - GA Family Connection Collaborative

We have construction contract award news. These projects are in Colquitt, Dougherty and Thomas counties. Also, it's in the release, but will repeat it here ... no, we do not have start dates for any of these yet. https://mailchi.mp/dot/gdot-awards-bridge-replacement-resurfacing-contracts
Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority The Moultrie Observer Moultrie Chamber Thomasville Times-Enterprise Imagine Thomasville Dougherty County Georgia Government 511 Georgia

GDOT awards $21 million in SWGA construction contracts For bridge replacements, road resurfacings

Berrien/Lanier/Lowndes counties/Walker's Crossing update ... please remember, any traffic control device is a tool. Drivers MUST do their part. Slow down, prepare to stop. Yield properly. https://mailchi.mp/dot/sr-125-sr-122-to-become-4-way-stop
511 Georgia Berrien County Chamber of Commerce and Development Authority Berrien County Sheriff's Office Berrien County Board of Education The Berrien Press Valdosta-Lowndes MPO Lowndes County Sheriff's Office - Valdosta, Georgia Lowndes County, GA Lanier County News The Valdosta Daily Times ValdostaToday.com Lanier County Sheriff’s Office Lanier County Advocate

SR 125 at SR 122/Walker's Crossing to be converted to a four-way stop Intersection is on the edge of Berrien, Lanier & Lowndes counties

Thought you might like to see a drone shot of the new Liberty Expressway bridges, part of the North Westover Blvd Extension project in Albany. Word is traffic may be on the new bridges sometime this summer. The entire project is currently scheduled to be complete at the end of this year. Photo: Tony Cravey, CDM Smith Dougherty County Georgia Government The City of Albany Lee County, Georgia Board of Commissioners

July 9 UPDATE: the traffic shift has been rescheduled to July 23, weather permitting.

Albany/Dougherty Co., a traffic change is coming to N Westover Blvd. This is for continued construction of the roundabout. https://mailchi.mp/dot/dougherty-co-n-westover-blvd-traffic-shift
511 Georgia Dougherty County Georgia Government Albany Area Chamber of Commerce The City of Albany Albany Ga Police Department WALB News 10 Albany Herald

North Westover Boulevard traffic moving For continued construction of the new roundabout

Turtles have feelings, too 😁. Stay safe out there!