Archaeological Re-Evaluation of Project STP-0885(2), Hall County

"In compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and amendments thereto, GDOT Project STP-0885(2), Hall County, has been surveyed with respect to archaeological resources, especially those in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) . The purpose of the survey was to locate, identify, and evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources within the project corridor. The project consists of the relocation of SR 51 along Moon Road in the City of Lula. The project would begin approximately 200 feet south of the SR 51 intersection with Moon Drive. The existing "T-intersection" would be reconstructed; Moon Drive would also be relocated slightly to the north. The project would end approximately 200 feet north of the intersection of Moon Drive and Athens Street. The total project length would be 0.35 mile. Existing right-of-way varies from 15 to 30 feet; approximately 25 to 45 feet of additional right-of-way would be required. An archaeological survey of the proposed corridor was conducted for the entire length of the project. An archaeological survey (Level II) was conducted for the revised alignment 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 existing or eligible National Register archaeological resources were located within the proposed project's area of potential environmental effect. It is concluded, therefore, that the project will not affect archaeological resources in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register. "