SR 14/US 29 Road Widening and Operational Improvements

FAST FACTS

GDOT Project #:321715
Type: Reconstruction/Rehabilitation
Project Length: 3.36 miles
Affected Counties: Troup
Condemning Authority: GDOT
Estimated Affected Parcels: 100+
Estimated Cost: $47,979,672
Right-of-Way Funds: $14,968,000

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Description

Georgia DOT proposes to widen SR 14/US 29 west of the City of LaGrange in Troup County to reduce crashes and relieve congestion. The project begins just west of the intersection of Upper Glass Bridge Road and extends eastward to just east of the intersection of Old Vernon Road.

SR 14/US 29 will be widened to provide two lanes in each direction divided by a 24-ft raised median rural section (where current posted speed is 55 mph) and a 20‐ft raised median urban section (where current posted speed is 50 and 45 mph).

This project also includes replacing the existing bridge culvert on SR14/US29/West Point Road between Pegasus Parkway and West Lukken Industrial Drive with a 125‐ft long double 9‐ft by 10‐ft bridge culvert.

This GDOT project is proposed to improve safety, address operational issues, and relieve congestion along the SR 14 corridor. Specifically, implementation is targeting to deliver the following benefits:

Improve safety and reduce congestion
Construction of a raised central median should reduce left‐turn conflicts in the corridor
Improve sight distances and provide additional turn lanes, which should reduce crashes

Whenever GDOT reconstructs a highway, there are consequences to property owners in the vicinity. This time, GDOT is updating a rural two-lane highway with 2’ shoulders into a four-lane highway with a raised median as well as replacing a bridge culvert, and approximately 100 parcels will be impacted.

Business and homeowner concerns

To understand the scope of work involved in this project, look no further than the budget, which nears the $50 million mark. While travelers can expect delays, property owners are faced with losing ground and being pushed closer to the noise and danger of interstate traffic.

More than one hundred 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.

Finally, there may be drainage and utility easements taken, and damage to property owners via inverse condemnation.

What to do if your property is affected

Even though the government can take your land, you still have rights. GDOT has set aside nearly $15 million for right-of-way acquisition – but they won’t necessarily spend it all unless they have to.

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 1-888-534-5902 or contact us as soon as possible for a complimentary case evaluation.

We do not take an attorney’s fee unless we increase the government’s offer, and our fee only comes from the increased amount – 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

None at this time.

Project maps

Estimated project schedule

Right of Way Acquisition – 2026

Start Construction – 2029

End Construction – TBD

Affected parcels

An estimated 100+ parcels of property will be affected by the widening and modification of SR14/US29 in Troup County.

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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