Rock Lane Road is located in Putnam County, Georgia. The project begins just north of the NS railroad crossing on CS 540 and also involves minimal relocation of Forrest St. The geometry of the railroad crossing will be adjusted to allow vehicles to approach the crossing at a much safer intersecting angle and provide for the installation of bells, lights, and gates to forewarn motorists of arriving trains. Approximately 200 feet of Forrest Street will be relocated to improve the intersection of Rock Lane Road and Forrest St. The existing roadway consists of two 10' lanes near the railroad crossing and Rock Lane Road widens to around 45 feet 1/4 mile north of the crossing. The existing roadway of Forrest St. is partially curb and gutter and partially rural shoulder. The improved facility will include 2 12' lanes with curb and gutter sidewalk. The area within the project corridor is currently used for residential and commercial activities. The vegetation contains a mix of weeds and grasses. The vast majority of ground surface is covered with pavement. Ten shovel tests were excavated within the project corridor. Each shovel test was 30 cm in diameter, and excavated into sterile soil.
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