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According to the GDOT website, the entire SR44 widening project will be approximately 10.5 miles in length. CONTRIBUTED

According to the GDOT website, the entire SR44 widening project will be approximately 10.5 miles in length. CONTRIBUTED

GDOT: No delays expected during 44 expansion

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, October 9, 2025
The Georgia Department of Transportation’s project to widen SR 44 has begun, but no lane closures or traffic delays are expected because of the project in the foreseeable future.The first phase of the project was awarded to Pittman Construction Company over the summer.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

EMS crossing needed if SR 44 plan is implemented

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 16, 2024
As the Georgia Department of Transportation project to widen SR 44 in Putnam and Greene counties continues to evolve, a new wrinkle emerged during a public information meeting held at the Putnam County Administration Building on May 7.
Residents, business owners and community leaders attended the GDOT open house at the Putnam County Administration building on Tuesday, May 7 to see the latest plans for the widening of Highway 44. The project could start early next year. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Residents, business owners and community leaders attended the GDOT open house at the Putnam County Administration building on Tuesday, May 7 to see the latest plans for the widening of Highway 44. The project could start early next year. (MARK ENGEL/Staff)

Little new presented in Highway 44 widening

Mark Engel
Thursday, May 9, 2024
There was an armed guard at the Putnam County Administration building Tuesday evening, but there were no demonstrations, sit-down protests, gunfire, or food fights.The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) held its first open house since 2020, showing off its latest plans for the...
With six roundabouts planned for Highway 44, GDOT has provided a “how to use a roundabout” video from the USDOT. Construction of the first roundabout is still three years away

With six roundabouts planned for Highway 44, GDOT has provided a “how to use a roundabout” video from the USDOT. Construction of the first roundabout is still three years away

GDOT meeting to update Highway 44 plans

Mark Engel
Thursday, April 25, 2024
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has called a public meeting May 7 to present slight changes made in the project to widen Highway 44 to four lanes through Greene and Putnam counties.The Public Information Meeting will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Putnam County Administration...
Georgia Department of Transportation workers attempt to find the right timing for new traffic lights at Highway 44 and Linger Longer Road. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Georgia Department of Transportation workers attempt to find the right timing for new traffic lights at Highway 44 and Linger Longer Road. MARK ENGEL/Staff

Traffic Signal Trauma

Mark Engel
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Heads up to the folks fighting the widening of Highway 44 through Greene and Putnam Counties: The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) can change its mind.
Here’s the designed plan for the roundabout. MARK ENGEL/STAFF

Here’s the designed plan for the roundabout. MARK ENGEL/STAFF

Here’s the roundabout: Design revealed for planned traffic circle

Mark Engel
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has just posted an official design for the much discussed and frequently feared roundabout to be constructed at the intersection of Highway 44/Lake Oconee Parkway and Linger Longer Road.
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