About the Project

This corridor study focuses on a 5.3-mile stretch of Dug Gap Road between State Route 52/Walnut Avenue to State Route 3/US 41/Connector 3. The project will engage stakeholders and community members to share information about the study and gather input on community concerns and priorities as well as feedback on draft strategies and recommendations. In addition to community input, data analysis of current and future conditions along the study corridor, on-the-ground observations, and other factors such as environmental impacts will be considered in shaping and evaluating potential improvements.

The study will produce a report that summarizes the planning process, key findings from the existing conditions assessment, key themes from the community engagement activities, and recommended improvements to Dug Gap Road over the next several years. The corridor study's quality initiatives, data, and future scenarios will provide a solid foundation for Whitfield County to build upon in its ongoing discussions and planning for better quality of life in the area.

The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners and the Greater Dalton Metropolitan Planning Organization are sponsoring the Dug Gap Road Corridor, in collaboration with the City of Dalton.


Study Schedule

The schedule for the Dug Gap Road Corridor Study

Engagement Opportunities

Engagement opportunities for this project will include this website, pop-up events, project advisory group meetings, and focus groups. Watch this space for more information.

Want to get involved in the Dug Gap Road Corridor Study today? Leave your comments on the interactive map below!

Comment categories include (click on the “i” to the left above the map for a description of each category):

  • Roadway Improvement Needed
  • Safety Issues
  • Congestion
  • Bicycle/Pedestrian Infrastructure Needed
  • Popular Destinations
  • Other Comments

Need help with adding a comment? Click on the "?" on the left above the map to see instructions on how to add or view a comment.


Contact Information

James Davis, CFM
GDMPO Administrator/Floodplain Manager
Whitfield County Engineering Dept.
Office: (706) 876-2592
jtdavis@whitfieldcountyga.com

Sponsoring agencies for the Dug Gap Road Corridor Study