Madras conn FM SR 14 to herring RD; INC new CSX bridge-PH I, CST

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $12.48 million to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Division of Intermodal on May 19, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This formula grant supports Phase I construction of the Madras Connection project, which extends from State Route 14 to Herring Road in Georgia and includes the construction of a new CSX railroad bridge. The project represents a multimodal transportation infrastructure improvement initiative funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) authorization.

GDOT, as the primary grant recipient, administers the award in collaboration with sub-awardee Coweta County Administration Building (award date May 18, 2025). The construction activities encompass highway connection improvements and bridge infrastructure development designed to enhance regional transportation connectivity. As a federally assisted state-administered program, GDOT is responsible for project oversight, including design approval, environmental compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and construction management in coordination with the FHWA division office. The project falls within the Highway Planning and Construction program's eligible scope of highway construction, bridge rehabilitation, and infrastructure improvement activities.