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Webber–United JV Advances $620M I-16/I-75 Interchange The Webber– United Joint Venture (JV), consisting of Webber LLC and United Infrastructure Group Inc., is nearing completion of Phases 4 and 5 of the Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) seven phase I-16/I 75 Interchange Improvement Project in Macon and Macon Bibb County, Ga. Phases 4 and 5 represent a $231 million segment of the $620 million megaproject, which is widening and reconstructing I-16, I-75 and the complex interchange between the two interstates. The multi year program extends through 2030 and is designed to improve safety, traffic operations and regional freight movement through one of central Georgia’s most heavily traveled corridors. “When complete, new CD lanes, additional interstate lanes, new interstate on and off ramps, upgrades to 11 bridges, new walls, upgraded drainage systems, etc. will deliver safer and improved mobility for Macon Bibb’s local commuters and businesses, regional travelers and commercial freight from the Georgia southern coast to destinations within the state and throughout the U.S,” Gina Snider, GDOT District 3 communications officer told Construction Equipment Guide.
Irwin Rapoport
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The overall project limits extend along I-75 from Hardeman Avenue to Pierce Avenue and along I-16 from I-75 eastward to Walnut Creek. Improvements include wider shoulders, additional interchange ramps and the construction of a new collector distributor (CD) road system running parallel to both interstates to better separate local and through traffic. Construction on the combined Phases 4 and 5 began in June 2021. According to GDOT, the work is approaching substantial completion. “Phases 4 and 5 are 87 percent complete, and we are projected to be complete with construction activities at the end of 2026,” Snider said. Phase 4 includes nearly 3 mi. of capacity and operational improvements to I-16 eastbound from I-75 to Walnut Creek. The work completes the ultimate eastbound build out that began during Phase 1 and advances major elements within the interchange footprint. Key work elements include widening Second Street from four lanes to six lanes, reconstructing the bridge carrying Second Street over I-16, adding sidewalks on both sides of the roadway and constructing new I-16 eastbound entrance and exit ramps to and from Second Street. see GDOT page 6
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Phases 4 and 5 represent a $231 million segment of the $620 million megaproject, which is widening and reconstructing I-16, I-75 and the complex interchange between the two interstates.
Georgia Power Begins Construction of Battery Storage System
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Members of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, the Wadley City Council and other community partners joined Georgia Power leaders to break ground on the project.
Georgia Power recently started construction on a new 260 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Jefferson County, Ga. just outside of the city of Wadley. The project, approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), is located beside the existing thirdparty owned Wadley solar facility and near existing transmission infrastructure. The new Wadley BESS is a company-owned asset
that strengthens the grid and the area’s growing renewable energy resources. Members of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, the Wadley City Council and other community partners joined Georgia Power leaders to break ground on the project, underscoring the strong partnerships that will help bring this project to life. The event spotlighted not only the importance of the project but also
the lasting economic impact and benefits it will bring to Jefferson County. “On behalf of the Jefferson County community, we welcome this Georgia Power project,” said Mitchell McGraw, chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. “We’re so proud to have your investment in Jefferson County, and we hope for more in the future.” see POWER page 6