The proposed project would widen U.S. 80 east of Savannah. As proposed the project would begin at the intersection of U.S. 80 and Bryanwood Road then would extend easterly along U.S. 80 to a point just past the intersection of U.S. 80 and Johnny Mercer Boulevard. In addition, the bridge over Turner Creek would be widened. Existing right of way varies from 150 to 300 feet. No additional right of way would be required. An archaeological survey was conducted for the entire 1.9 mile length of the proposed project 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 potentially eligible National Register archaeological resources were located within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect as described in paragraph two above. 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.
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