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

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $243,780 to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Division of Intermodal on May 19, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to support Phase I construction and engineering activities for the Madras Connection project in Georgia. The project encompasses roadway construction and improvement work connecting State Route 14 to Herring Road, with a critical component involving the design and construction of a new CSX (CSX Transportation) railway bridge. This infrastructure improvement project aligns with the FHWA's support for comprehensive transportation infrastructure development and preservation across state and local highway networks.

GDOT executed a sub-award to Coweta County Administration Building on May 18, 2025, enabling the county's participation in project implementation and administration. As a Phase I undertaking, this award funds preliminary engineering, design services, and initial construction activities necessary to establish the project foundation. The project addresses transportation connectivity and multimodal infrastructure integration, reflecting typical activities supported under the Highway Planning and Construction program, which covers highway construction, bridge development, and related engineering services for eligible transportation corridors.