Archaeological Assessment of Project STP-030-3(23), Dodge/Telfair Counties

In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments

thereto, project STP-030-3(23), Dodge/Telfair Counties, has been surveyed with respect to archaeological

resources, especially those on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify and evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect.

The proposed project would widen and reconstruct SR 30/US 280 from the west city limits of Milan to the

east city limits of Milan. The project would include side road realignments and right turn lanes at SR 165,

Lee Street, and Milan Workmore Road. Existing right-of-way on SR 30/US 280 varies from approximately

100 to 150 feet; additional required right-of-way varies from approximately 20 to 50 feet for approximately

2.10 miles. An archaeological survey consistent with the project description was conducted for the entire

length of the project corridor.

An archaeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with "GDOTIFHW A Cultural Resource

Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic

Preservation Division Staff and concurred in by the Federal Highway Administration and State Historic

Preservation Officer. These guidelines provide general survey boundaries and methodological approaches

to archaeological surveys based on the type/scope of work of proposed highway projects and are followed

during the initial identification of archaeological resources.

No existing or eligible National Register resources were located within the project's area of potential

environmental effect. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will have no effect upon archaeological

resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described

above."