Project NH-IM-95-1(158) would construct a noise barrier wall east of the northbound I-95 lane in Bryan County. The proposed noise barrier wall construction on I-95 would begin just south of the US 17/I-95 interchange and would extend southeasterly ending approximately 0.59 miles. The existing right-of-way on I-95 varies from approximately 250 to 500 feet. All project construction will be restricted to within the I-95 existing right-of-way. This portion of the I-95 corridor has been subjected to previous archaeological survey by House (1971), Paglione (1991), and Duff(l998). An archaeological survey consistent with the proposed project description was conducted for the entire length of the project corridor.
An archaeological survey (Level I) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHW A 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 eligible National Register archaeological 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."
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