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County plans $790,975 traffic signal project to ease congestion near Tift County High School
Summary
County staff proposed adding turn lanes and signalizing the intersection of New River Church Road and Ferry Lake Road to reduce peak-period backups near Tift County High School; construction and engineering are estimated at $790,975 to be funded with TIA funds.
Tift County managers told commissioners they plan to seek construction and engineering bids for a signalization and turn‑lane project at the intersection of New River Church Road and Ferry Lake Road to address traffic congestion tied to Tift County High School.
County Manager Jim Carter said the intersection experiences significant peak‑period backups, particularly on New River Church Road, and that adding turn lanes and signalizing all travel lanes would enable more uniform, controlled traffic flow. The county estimates combined construction and engineering costs at $790,975 and plans to fund the work with TIA (Transportation Investment Act) funds.
Carter recommended moving the item to the consent agenda for the Feb. 13 regular meeting. No final contract award or engineering firm was selected at the workshop.
Commissioners indicated support for placing the project on the consent calendar so final consideration can occur at the Feb. 13 meeting.
