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County manager outlines State Street and Albany Avenue overpass timelines, environmental testing and design changes

Ware County Board of Commissioners · January 16, 2025

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Interim County Manager Melinda Brooks said the State Street overpass let date is expected in Sept. 2025 with construction aimed to begin Jan. 2026; a Phase I assessment on the Albany Avenue overpass found historical fuel‑tank contamination and a Phase II assessment (approx. $100,000) was recommended before right-of-way acquisition; removing retaining walls reduced projected costs by about $3 million.

Interim County Manager Melinda Brooks updated the commission on two overpass projects and the county’s transportation planning.

Brooks said the State Street overpass has an expected let date of September 2025 and construction is hoped to begin in January 2026.…

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