The proposed project would widen Beaver Ruin Road from Indian Trail Road easterly to a point approximately 1,000 feet northeast of the southbound exit ramp of the 1-85 interchange. Existing right-of-way is 130 feet. An additional 20 feet of right-of-way would be required. A survey consistent with the proposed rights-of-way was surveyed for the entire 1.1 mile length of the project corridor. An archaeological survey (Level I) was conducted in accordance with "GDOT/FHWA 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 significant archaeological resources were located within the proposed project corridor as described in paragraph two above. 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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