The proposed project consists of the relocation of the North Athens Bypass eastbound exit ramp and the widening of the existing bridges over the bypass and the CSX Railroad. The terminus of the North Athens eastbound exit ramp would change from Prince Avenue/SR 15, just south of the interchange, to Hawthorne Avenue - approximately 450 feet southwest of the interchange. The existing right-of-way for Prince Avenue varies between 50 and 100 feet; the required right-of-way would be along Prince Avenue would be a minimum of 120 feet. The proposed ramp relocation would require approximately 175 to 200 feet of right-of-way. The total length of the project is an estimated 0.34 miles. An archaeological survey (Level I) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Archaeologists in consultation with DNR Historic Preservation Section Staff and concurred with 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 significant archaeological resources were located within the proposed corridor as described in paragraph two above. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will not affect archaeological resources on or eligible for inclusion in the NRHP provided that the project conforms to that described above".
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