Georgia Department of Transportation

Road Closings

Per the Georgia Department of Transportation, Richard Russel Scenic Highway in White County is closed due to road conditions.

7 years ago

GDOT contributes funds to utility aid on Appalachian Parkway

CLEVELAND, Ga. -- The final phase of the Appalachian Parkway was awarded to CMES, Inc. in June 2019. This project…

7 years ago

GDOT awards contract for Cleveland Bypass Phase 3

CLEVELAND, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Transportation awarded 10 construction project contracts in June to the Northeast Region in…

7 years ago

GDOT to open bids on Cleveland bypass Friday

CLEVELAND – The Georgia Department of Transportation is expected to open bids on the construction of phase 3 of the…

7 years ago

State Route 75 in White county re-opened

ROBERTSTOWN -- State Route 75 between Robertstown and Unicoi Gap has reopened. Some 30 Georgia Department of Transportation workers hauled…

8 years ago

Single-lane closures on Hwy.17/75 begin next week

HELEN, Ga. – Travel back and forth between Helen and Cleveland will take a little longer starting next week when…

8 years ago

GDOT announces lane closures on SR11/US 129 today and Friday

GAINESVILLE, Ga.,- On State Route 11/ US 129 single lane closures will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Bells…

8 years ago

Commissioners deny single-family residential development

CLEVELAND, Ga. -- Meeting in a combined called meeting and work session Monday, the White County Board of Commissioners voted…

8 years ago

Put your phone away and just drive: Hands-Free cell phone use is now the law drivers in Georgia

Hands-Free cell phone use is law Drive Alert Arrive Alive, Georgia! CARTERSVILLE, Ga.—Just put down the phone and DRIVE! Hands-free…

8 years ago

Road repair will cause detour on Hwy 17/75 Monday

HELEN -- Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) maintenance crews out of the Cleveland area office will detour drivers on State…

8 years ago

Rehab of Roy Head Bridge will begin in June

CLEVELAND, Ga. – The driving surface of the oldest bridge in White County will be replaced this summer. The Georgia…

9 years ago

Second Phase of the Appalachian Parkway Will be Open Wednesday

CLEVELAND, Ga. – Katie Strickland, the District 1 communications officer for the Georgia Department of Transportation said a ribbon-cutting and…

9 years ago

Appalachian Parkway Phase 2 Opens

CLEVELAND, Ga. – Phase 2 of the Appalachian Parkway – a potentially life-saving, two-mile stretch of four-lane highway winding its…

9 years ago

Federal Regulations Will Cost Helen Taxpayers Time and Money

HELEN, Ga. – As they often do, obtrusive and unnecessary federal regulations have delayed another local project and, in all…

9 years ago

Road Work on Hwy. 75 to Cause Delays

HELEN, Ga. -- Travel between Cleveland and Helen could be more difficult for the next couple of days according to…

9 years ago