North Putnam US 441 widening begins

The project to widen US 441/SR 24 to four lanes from the bypass around Eatonton to the Putnam-Morgan County line got a green light on April 4. Since then, E.R. Snell Contractor Inc. has begun the laborious task of clearing the right of way south of Rock Eagle 4-H Center.

The 9.2-mile stretch of road from the bypass to the Morgan County line is expected to be completed in August 2025 at a cost of $7…