Transportation TV

In this State DOT 2-Minute Update, Russell McMurry, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), discusses several major infrastructure projects aimed at improving mobility and safety across the state. Key initiatives include the reconstruction of two significant freight bottlenecks at the I-285/I-20 East and I-285/I-20 West interchanges, with a combined investment exceeding $3.5 billion. Additionally, GDOT is advancing the State Route 400 Express Lanes project—the largest in the department’s history—spanning approximately 16 miles and featuring dedicated bus rapid transit stations to enhance transit options. Commissioner McMurry emphasizes GDOT’s commitment to safety, highlighting ongoing efforts to implement safety improvements on both state and local roadways to reduce traffic fatalities.