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Archaeological Assessment of Project IM-00MS(177), Carroll County

Report Number
5114
Year of Publication
2009
Abstract

The proposed project would consist of extending the right-of-way along the northern boundary of the current westbound truck weigh station located on Interstate 20 in Carroll County. Existing right-of-way at this location is 360 feet X 1063 feet. An additional 40 feet X 1063 feet is required. 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 "GDOTIFHWA 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.