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Today, U.S. Representative David Scott (GA-13) announced that a federal award of $500,000 has been approved for the widening of a bridge on Lee Road over I-20 in Douglas County. The project was included in the bill funding the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, and other agencies for Fiscal Year 2008.

“I am pleased to be able to provide Douglas County with assistance in improving traffic flow on a congested route,” Congressman Scott said. “This worthy project will provide easier access around I-20 for many commuters and is a small, but significant step in alleviating metro Atlanta’s traffic woes.”

According to the Georgia DOT, Lee Road will be widened to provide two 12-foot lanes in each direction divided by a 20-foot raised median with 16-foot shoulders that include curb and gutter and 5-foot sidewalks.

The House-passed bill must be approved by the Senate.