MILTON, Ga., Jan. 15, 2015 - City of Milton staff today met with officials from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) about the sluggish improvement and condition of the Ga. 372 and Providence and New Providence roads roundabout project.

As a result, Milton's Public Works Department will now give residents weekly updates on the project's progress through a partnership with the state agency. The first update will begin Tuesday, Jan. 20 via social media, said Carter Lucas, Assistant City Manager. They will continue on Mondays until the roundabout is operational.

Lucas said the state has ordered immediate modifications like turning arrows and pavement markers to clarify turning options. They will be put into place this weekend.

"I'd like to thank the state for their fast response and willingness to meet with our staff in response to residents' concerns about the roundabout," said Mayor Joe Lockwood. "It's good to know we have a true partner."

GDOT awarded the more than $2 million construction contract to Bartow Paving Company, Inc. in summer 2013. In August the company began work redirecting the intersection approach and installing a roundabout. The work was originally scheduled to last 18 months.