Silliman, Garrett W.

The proposed project consists of three segments with the purpose of widening and reconstructing State Route (SR) 140 between SR 53 and SR 3. The project numbers are: STP-0004-00(915), STP-019-1(15), and BHF-019-1(16); P.I. #s are 0004915, 621500, and 621505.

In February 2006, Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc. (EPEI) conducted additional survey at the site of the proposed bridge replacement over Big Horse Creek, Telfair County, Georgia. The total length of the redesigned project is 0.50 miles.

In June 2006, Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc. (EPEI) conducted a Phase I archaeological survey at three locations along I-75 in Cook County, Georgia.

During March and April 2006, Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc. (EPEI) conducted a Phase I archaeological survey of the proposed location for the Peachtree City Airport Expansion. The project area included approximately 85 acres.

During August 2006, archaeologists with Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc. (EPEI) conducted additional survey for the widening and reconstruction of SR 140. The original survey was conducted in June 2006 by EPEI.

No archaeological sites or isolated finds were recorded in the project area during the current undertaking or during the first addendum to the original project. During the initial survey, two archaeological sites, 9CO653 and 9CO654, were identified and recorded (Braley 2003:15).

During December 2006, Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc. (EPEI) conducted a Phase I archaeological survey of the proposed location for the United States (US) 41 bridge over Tiger Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. The project area is southeast of Ringgold.

During April 2007, archaeologists with Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc. (EPEI) conducted additional survey for the replacement of the SR 100 bridge over the Coosa River. The original survey was conducted in September and October of 2002 by Southeastern Archeological Services, Inc.

Management Summary During March and May 2007, archaeologists with Edwards-Pitman Environmental, Inc. (EPEI) conducted additional survey for the proposed South Calhoun Bypass. The original survey was conducted in March, April, and September 2000 by Southeastern Archaeological Services.

Site 1 I-75 Exit #2 - CR 274 / Bellville Road / Lake Park Road: The project proposes to replace the existing bridge over I-75 and relocate the ramp termini. The bridge will be lengthened to accommodate any future widening of I-75.