Politics & Government
Upcoming: Road, Water Line Work
While the city of Cartersville begins Monday replacing a water line on South Erwin Street, the Georgia Department of Transportation's work on Highway 20 could start soon.
If you're trying to get anywhere fast, be aware of two Cartersville road projects that could lead to traffic congestion and delays.
The city's is set to begin Monday replacement of and improvements to a 100-year-old South Erwin Street water line. Expected to continue for 180 working days, construction will affect areas from Main Street to Georgia Boulevard, but will begin near Cook Street.
Officials say some night and weekend construction will take place in an effort to reduce traffic congestion during the week.
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GDOT Awards Highway 20 Project
Georgia Department of Transportation officials say the project to widen Highway 20 in Cartersville and Bartow County could begin soon.
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The agency awarded an almost $8 million contract for the construction, which includes the realignment of Bells Ferry Road.
Crews will widen and reconstruct truck passing lanes along 1.729 miles of Highway 20, beginning east of Timberlake Cove Road and extending to just west of Bells Ferry Road.
The project is scheduled to be complete by the end of September 2014. Information on construction and lane closure schedules will be forthcoming before work begins.
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