Brown bridge road from SR 162 to jack neely road, PE

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $1.2 million to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Division of Intermodal on June 18, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) for preliminary engineering (PE) services on the Brown Bridge Road project from State Route 162 to Jack Neely Road in Georgia. This project grant supports the planning and design phase necessary to advance the road improvement initiative, which represents a critical component of Georgia's highway infrastructure development priorities. The award was subsequently sub-granted to the Newton County Board of Commissioners on June 17, 2025, positioning the local government entity as the primary beneficiary responsible for implementing the preliminary engineering work.

Under the FHWA's Highway Planning and Construction program, this preliminary engineering funding enables project stakeholders to conduct necessary design investigations, environmental reviews, and technical planning activities required before construction can commence. These services typically include engineering assessments, design development, environmental compliance documentation, and coordination with local and state authorities to ensure the project meets federal and state requirements prior to moving into the construction phase.