Archaeological Re-assessment of Project EDS-27(127), Floyd County

The proposed project would construct a southeastern bypass around the city of Rome in Floyd County. The original project began at the intersection of SR 101 and CR 96, then extended northeast to a point approximately 0.9 mile north of the intersection of US 411/SR 20 with SR 746, for an approximate distance of 4.0 miles. Changes in the project include a segment that extends on new location from CR 96 northeast to US 411, and the realignment of County Roads 639 and 104. Required right-of-way is approximately 250 feet, although a maximum of approximately 800 feet will be required at the proposed diamond interchange, a portion of which also was surveyed for the current project. An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed project description was conducted for the entire length of the 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 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".