N. Davis Road (Davis Bypass) Widening Project-0014078

FAST FACTS

GDOT Project #: 0014078
Type: Reconstruction/Rehabilitation – Widening
Project Length: 2.2 miles
Affected Counties: Troup County
Condemning Authority: City of LaGrange
Estimated Affected Parcels: 20+
Estimated Cost: $47,592,630.05
Right-of-Way Funds: $10,642,000

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Description

The City of LaGrange propose this project (PI #0014078) to widen an existing two-lane facility along North Davis Road to four lanes for approximately 2.2 miles. At its conclusion, the project will connect with two other projects (PI #0014077 and PI #0014079), all of which combined will constitute the planned LaGrange Bypass corridor.

Due to the increasing population and employment growth in eastern LaGrange and Troup County, the government believes there is a need to improve the traffic flow and east to west connectivity along North Davis Road/LaGrange Bypass. The purpose of this project is to allow traffic, particularly trucks, to circumvent the city without passing through downtown. This should help address current and future congestion and the frequency of crashes within this corridor that includes education facilities [Troup County Board of Education (BOE) Administrative Services Center and School Bus Depot].

This project (PI #0014078) will widen 2.2 miles of Davis Bypass/N. Davis Road in LaGrange. The proposed roadway will have two 12-ft lanes in each direction divided by a 24-ft raised median (that includes 2ft inside paved shoulders), and 10 ft outside rural shoulders (6.5 ft paved).

This project is the middle section of the greater LaGrange Bypass corridor. On its northern end, this project will tie into project PI #0014077 east of the intersection of CR 282/Youngs Mill Road, and on its southern end, it will tie into project PI #0014079 just north of its intersection with SR 14/US 29 Hogansville Road.

Business and homeowner concerns

More than 20 parcels will be affected by the project. Even the smallest taking could render a property unlivable or in violation of county building codes and regulations.

There may be drainage and utility easements taken, damages for total takings, and partial takings that may entitle landowners to severance damages.

What to do if your property is affected

Even though the government can take your land, you still have rights. The government has projected that it has set aside $10,642,000 for right-of-way acquisition.

The Georgia Constitution requires the government to compensate property owners when it takes their land. Remember this: when you receive your offer, you’re not required to accept it! In our experience, your property is likely worth significantly more than government’s initial offer.

You have the right to fair compensation. The initial offer is just the beginning – as long as you do not accept it. You can fight for more. Call 1-888-391-1339 or contact us as soon as possible for a complimentary case evaluation.

We do not take a fee unless we increase the government’s offer, and our fee only comes from the increased amount – this is our no fee guarantee.² The initial offer is entirely yours regardless of what you do next or what we may be able to obtain.

Further, we front the costs of fighting your case and if we’re unable to increase the government’s offer to you, you don’t pay them. We do. That is how confident we are that we can assist you.

News and Publications

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Project maps

N. Davis Road (Davis Bypass) Widening Project

Estimated project schedule

Preliminary Engineering – 2021-2021

Right of Way Acquisition –12/15/2025

Utilities – 2027-2028

Start Construction – 2027

End Construction – 2028

Affected parcels

An estimated 20+ parcels of property will be affected by the N. Davis Road (Davis Bypass) Widening Project.

For homeowners and commercial property owners in the path of the project, it is critical to understand that the government’s initial offer is just that – initial. We do not recommend you accept the initial offer. On average, our clients get nearly 3x the initial offer for their properties.¹

Get a free case
evaluation today.

There are only a handful of attorneys in GA who practice eminent domain exclusively. And even fewer with DOT experience. That’s why it’s always worth it to get a free case evaluation.

Here’s how it works:

1) Tell us about your situation.

2) We research your property as needed, using DOT maps, our own technology, and experience to see the exact effects.

3) We let you know what we think a fair offer would be. This evaluation is free, and there’s no
pressure or obligation to hire us after.

But please don’t wait to act. Waiting can hurt your case, and the cost is the same: free.

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