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Georgia Invests $2 Billion to Transform Atlanta Traffic

1/15/2026

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced a plan to invest over $2 billion to ease metro Atlanta traffic, focusing on Interstate 75.
Kemp proposes toll express lanes on Interstate 75 to boost traffic flow, a measure he claims could raise throughput by 70%.
Funding will come from Georgia's $9 billion surplus to support $200 million for Georgia 316 improvements, $250 million for local roads, and $100 million for bridge enhancements.

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced a plan to invest over $2 billion to ease metro Atlanta traffic, focusing on Interstate 75.
Kemp proposes toll express lanes on Interstate 75 to boost traffic flow, a measure he claims could raise throughput by 70%.
Funding will come from Georgia's $9 billion surplus to support $200 million for Georgia 316 improvements, $250 million for local roads, and $100 million for bridge enhancements.