MA completed the planning, design, environmental permitting, and right-of-way acquisition for the new 6.1-mile highway, which bears the name honoring LaGrange native and legendary music producer, Chips Moman.
The parkway project totaling $35.6 million was completed in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Troup County and City of LaGrange with some financial assistance from the federal government.
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Speaking: Tom Moreland, Chairman/CEO of MA |
Local leaders drew on MA's professional expertise to devise a roadway connecting the existing Whitesville and Roanoke Roads. The design accomplished their objective of providing alternative access to west LaGrange and its industrial spaces.
Troup County Engineer James Emery said the parkway allows for new alternative driving routes while opening opportunities for economic development consideration.
"The road provides new connectivity and a new transportation route from east to west, south of LaGrange to allow traffic to bypass our downtown, relieve congestion on downtown streets, Vernon Street and Lukken Industrial Drive," Emery said.
MA's plans accommodated driver safety with traffic signals at five intersections with another four managed by stop signs. In keeping with the desire to save funding on future maintenance, paved surfaces were completed with durable concrete materials.
MA wishes to congratulate the leadership of Troup County and the City of LaGrange for the opportunity to work on this worthwhile enhancement to their community.