Major Projects
New I-75 Project Is The Most Expensive in Henry County
Last month, MHF News broke the news that Georgia DOT was committing to major upgrades on I-75 in Henry County. Now, we have more details […]
I-75
Major Projects
State DOT Commits Funding to Upgrade I-75 in Henry County
A top concern among Henry County residents — the daily traffic congestion on I-75 — is receiving some attention from state leaders. Georgia DOT has […]
Major Projects
Georgia DOT Approved a $43.4M Resurfacing Contract for I-75
A major resurfacing contract will result in overnight work for a key section of Interstate 75 during the remainder of 2024 and into next year. […]
Atlanta Regional Commission
TIP Amendment has Dollars for I-75 Truck Lanes & Bethlehem Exit
The Atlanta Regional Commission is considering an amendment to the transportation improvement program (TIP). The TIP amendment 1 has increased funds for the I-75 truck […]
General
Freight Gridlock: Henry County in the Top 100 Traffic Hotspots
Interstate 75 in Henry County remains one of the worst spots for truck congestion, according to the 2024 rankings. The location is the nation’s 16th-worst freight bottleneck, an improvement from last year. McDonough ranked 13th-worst in 2023. […]
Major Projects
A Look at the I-75 Truck Lanes Study Results
Last fall, Henry County solicited a study to answer the question: ”Is state route 155 the appropriate end point for the I-75 Truck Lanes?” Many […]
Announcements
How Would You Solve Atlanta Traffic? Survey Out Now.
How would you solve Atlanta traffic? Build an outer perimeter or other new highways? Widen existing roads? Expand transit options? The Atlanta Regional Commission has […]
Major Projects
Truck Lanes Study Results Expected in April
Should the I-75 truck lanes extend further north? How will they impact traffic at highway 155? These are two of the questions Henry County’s truck […]
General
I-75 Improves One Spot in Freight Bottlenecks 2023
I-75 in McDonough changed one spot in the freight bottlenecks ranking for 2023. The local gridlock ranked 13th-worst this year compared to 12th one year […]
Major Projects
Local Study asks should the I-75 Truck Lanes extend to I-675?
Georgia DOT is presently in the design phase to construct two northbound truck-only lanes on I-75 between Macon and McDonough. The proposed northern terminus near […]