"In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, project M-3200(2) Bibb countv has been surveyed with respect to archaeological resources, especially those on or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places
(N RHP). The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify and evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources within the project corridor.
Improvements to Pio Nono Avenue (U .S. 4l/S.R. 247) in Macon, begin at Dent Street on the south and extends to Pierce Place on the north, a distance of approximately 2.0 miles .* The project concept consists of four through travel lanes with standard width . At major cross streets (Anthony Road, Dempsey Avenue, Columbus Road/Montpelier Avenue, Napier Avenue, Laseter Place/Hillcrest Avenue and Vineville Avenue, Pio Nono would be improved to four through travel lanes with standard width turning movements where needed. A standard five- lane section will be constructed between Dempsye Avenue and Columbus/Montpelier Avenue.
*Exceptions to this project are Pio Nono Avenue between Catherine Street and Straight Street and the Pio Nono bridge over the Central of Georgia Railroad, a total distance of approximately 0.2 miles.
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