Cleveland, Ga. – The closure of Tesnatee Gap Valley Road at its intersection with State Route 115 is now open to traffic, six days ahead of the required 15 days. Approximately 500 feet of Tesnatee Gap Valley Road closest to the intersection with SR 155 is was closed to traffic for the grade of Tesnatee Gap Valley Road to be raised about 8 feet.
“Please slow down through the area as everyone gets used to the new intersection. You should notice a great improvement in your view while waiting to turn onto the highway from Tesnatee Gap Valley Road. Leveling out the intersection will improve safety as it allows motorists to see oncoming traffic and make wiser decisions. Thank you for your patience as this work occurs,” explained Harold Mull, Georgia DOT District Construction Engineer.
The contract to build Phase One the Cleveland Bypass in White County was awarded to Sunbelt Structures, Inc. of Tucker. This 1.97 mile long project begins at Hope Drive at US 129/SR 11 and extends northwest to SR 115.
