State Route (SR) 14/US 29/Roosevelt Highway: Bridge Replacement

FAST FACTS

GDOT Project #: 0013809
Type: Bridge Replacement
Project Length: 0.37 miles
Affected Counties: Fulton
Condemning Authority: GDOT
Estimated Affected Parcels: 6
Estimated Cost: $13,574,715
Right-of-Way Funds: $2,920,000

Description

This GDOT project will replace the existing bridge on SR 14/US 29 between Mallory Road and Welcome All Road. The bridge is 2.6 miles northeast of Union City, crosses over the CSX Railroad, and currently has four (12-foot) lanes. The new bridge will have six lanes — two travel lanes in each direction, a two-way left turn lane, and a southbound right turn lane — with gutters and sidewalks on both sides.

The original bridge was built in 1938 and is in desperate need of replacement. In conjunction with this project, MARTA and GDOT intend to relocate the MARTA station on SR 14 (across the street from the Valero gas station).

Business and Homeowner Concerns

GDOT must juggle competing concerns for each project, from the needs of the city’s roadways, to the preservation of protected land and waterways, to feedback from the community overall. Unfortunately, it is the individual property owner that is often considered last. In fact, the government sometimes constructively takes land from a property owner without notification or compensation — unless you recognize it and fight for everything you may be owed.

Other common concerns for home and business owners include:

What to Do if Your Property Is Affected

You have rights even though the government can take your land. GDOT has set aside $2,920,000 to compensate owners affected by the project, but the offers some property owners receive from state officials may amount to far less than what their property is worth. GDOT, like most buyers, is motivated to purchase property as affordably as possible.

We urge you to consult with a skilled eminent domain attorney prior to accepting any GDOT offer.

News and Publications

None at this time.

Project Map

Estimated Project Schedule

Right of Way Acquisition – 2022

Start Construction – 2024

End Construction – TBD

Affected Parcels

An estimated 6 parcels of property will be affected by this GDOT project. For homeowners and business owners in the path of construction, remember that the government’s initial offer should be the beginning of negotiations. We do not recommend you accept the initial offer.

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3) We let you know what we think a fair offer would be. This evaluation is free, and there’s no
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