The meeting included the presentation and approval of various transportation infrastructure projects for the October 2026 letting, covering bridge replacements, road widening, and resurfacing efforts. The Board received updates on transportation fund collections, personnel changes within the department, and recent retirements. Key recognitions were highlighted for the influential women in engineering within the state and specifically within the department, noting their significant representation in engineering occupations. Additionally, several completed projects were highlighted, showcasing advancements in infrastructure maintenance and construction.
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The Board reviewed upcoming transportation projects, including bridge replacements, intersection improvements, and roadway widening initiatives scheduled for the August letting. Discussions covered a review of fiscal year 2026 results, construction work program revisions, and financial reports regarding fund collections. Additionally, the Board examined procurement statistics, employment data, and status updates on infrastructure projects recently opened to traffic.
Jul 16, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
State Transportation Board Board Meeting
The meeting included reports on the August 2026 and Fiscal Year 2026 letting reports, covering projects across various counties in Georgia, including bridge replacements, resurfacing, roundabout projects, and widening efforts. Key presentations featured an overview of the I-16 widening project, proposed revisions to the Construction Work Program, and a Commissioner's update on transportation fund collections, employment data, and procurement. The board also recognized employee achievements, honored deceased individuals, and discussed action items involving the Program Delivery Committee and the Committee of the Whole regarding MUTCD board action.
May 21, 2026·Board meeting
State Transportation Board Committee Program Delivery Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on a detailed discussion regarding stream and wetland mitigation strategies necessary for construction projects. Key topics included the regulatory requirements for mitigation, the mechanisms for calculating and purchasing mitigation credits, the functioning of the private mitigation banking industry, and the department's forecasting model for anticipating credit needs. The committee reviewed a five-pronged approach to secure future mitigation credits, including project-level purchases, advanced stockpiling, bulk solicitations, in-lieu fee credits, and the development of department-owned banks.
