ATLANTA — In July 2022, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) awarded over $150 million to various construction projects.
GDOT said approximately $150,615,453 was awarded to a total of 22 projects.
The largest single investment, worth approximately $35 million, was awarded to Vertical Earth Inc.
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This widening and reconstruction project consists of 2.373 miles on state Route 9 from McFarland Road to Post Road/Mullinax Road in Forsyth County.
This contract represents 34% of the awarded funds.
The second-largest contract is a safety project worth approximately $10 million. This project was awarded to C.W. Matthews Contracting Company Inc. and will consist of 1.278 miles of pedestrian upgrades and realignment on interstates and roads.
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It also includes the construction of a median from the Jackson County Line to south of Interstate 85/SR 403.
This contract is approximately $21 million of the awarded funds.
Bridge construction projects are worth approximately $33 million of the awarded funds, and approximately $15 million of the awarded funds were for bridge rehabilitation projects.
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