The State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) has announced that Barrow County will receive $3.4 million in Georgia Transportation and Infrastructure (GTIB) bank assistance for the construction of a single-lane roundabout along State Route 53 and Mulberry Road.
The funding includes $2.4 million in GTIB loan funding and $1 million in grant funding.
“This project will not only enhance traffic flow at this intersection – particularly for those accessing State Route 53 from Mulberry Road – but still improve safety for drivers in the area. Roundabouts have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of high-speed and T-bone crashes, the factors that often lead to traffic fatalities,” said Chris Yancey, Barrow County Public Works Director.
Grants from the GTIB program support local governments in advancing vital transportation projects, with emphasis given to those improving safety and connectivity.
“SRTA is honored and excited to continue investing in Georgia’s transportation network, this year by infusing more state funds than ever into local projects,” Jannine Miller, Executive Director of the State Road and Tollway Authority said in a recent announcement. “Rural communities made up 38% of GTIB applications this year, indicating transportation is important in every corner of our state. With the support of Governor Kemp and the General Assembly, GTIB is helping local governments accelerate project delivery and lower long-term costs for Georgia taxpayers.”
The allocated funding will allow Barrow County to complete the work three years ahead of its original schedule. This project joins the larger overall effort to create long-lasting transportation improvements in the area, reflecting the choice made by voters to approve TSPLOST funding for Barrow County.