SR 2/SR 515 from W of SR 11 to E of earl shelton RD - PH III: adhs corridor a, CST

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Division of Intermodal a $12.2 million Project Grant on May 16, 2025, under the Appalachian Development Highway System (CFDA 23.003) program. This award funds Phase III construction of the SR 2/SR 515 corridor improvement project in Union County, Georgia, extending from west of SR 11 to east of Earl Shelton Road (Federal Project 122900-). The primary deliverables include widening and reconstruction of US 76/SR 515/SR 2 to enhance regional connectivity and facilitate commerce within the Appalachian region, consistent with the program's objective to open areas with development potential where infrastructure previously inhibited economic activity.

In addition to the primary highway widening and reconstruction work, the project scope encompasses trout stream restoration on US 76/SR 515/SR 2, reflecting an integrated approach to transportation infrastructure improvement that incorporates environmental stewardship. The Appalachian Development Highway System program, administered through a collaborative process involving the Appalachian Regional Commission, FHWA, and state transportation departments, ensures that such corridor improvements align with approved Appalachian Highway Plans and meet all federal requirements for regional transportation infrastructure development.

Project description

Adhs corridor a; FED project 122900-, union, widening and reconstruction on US 76/SR 515/SR 2 beginning west of SR 11 and extending east of earl shelton RD; also includes trout stream restoration on US 76/SR 515/SR 2, CST