The proposed project would consist of upgrading the existing traffic signals at two locations in Warren and Wilkes Counties (see attached location map). The project would occur at the SR 12 and SR 80 intersection just east of the city of Warrenton in Warren County. In Wilkes County, the project is proposed north of the downtown area of the city of Washington at the intersection of SR 10 Bypass and SR 17/Poplar Drive. Project implementation would also include construction of wheelchair (curb cut) ramps at all four comers of the intersections; however, the type of wheelchair ramp proposed is unknown at this time. All construction activity would occur within the existing right-of-way. An archeological survey (Level II) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA Cultural Resource Survey Guidelines" developed by the GDOT Staff Archeologists 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 archeological surveys based on the type/scope of work of proposed highway projects and are followed during the initial identification of archaeological resources. By agreement, since no archaeological resources were located within the project's area of potential effect, no signed concurrence form the State Historic Preservation Officer is required. 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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