In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, projects FR-083-1(36), BHF-083-1(34), and FR-083-1(45), Dougherty and Lee 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 project area. The proposed projects would widen and reconstruct SR 91 northeast of Albany, Georgia from the intersection of SR 133 in Dougherty County to just north of CR 5 in Lee County. In addition, the bridge over Muckafoonee Creek would be replaced. The total combined length of the projects is approximately 5.06 miles. Existing right-of-way along the route varies from 60 to 100 feet, and the required right-of-way will vary from 100 to 150 feet. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed rights-of-way was conducted for the entire length of the projects' corridor. An archaeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines developed by the GDOT Staff Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Section 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 proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. No existing or eligible National Register archaeological resources were located within the projects' area of potential environmental effect. It is concluded, therefore, that the projects will have no effect upon archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the projects conform to that described above.
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