The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded a $7.1 million contract to build a replacement bridge over the Chestatee River in Lumpkin County. The project on State Route 52 will extend nearly half a mile along a rural stretch of road 5 miles west of Dahlonega.
According to GDOT, the bridge will span 300 feet and be raised approximately 5 feet over the current bridge’s height to accommodate the 100-year flood line.
GDOT records show that preliminary engineering on the project began in 2016. The transportation department awarded the construction contract to APAC—Atlantic, Inc. of Savannah, the low bidder.
Construction is expected to be completed by November 2026.
The Lumpkin County bridge is one of 16 transportation contracts GDOT awarded in April, totaling approximately $68.2 million.
