The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced the awarding of contracts for two significant road improvement projects in Chattooga County. This news was revealed by the state agency on Wednesday, along with bids for other portions of the state. The first project involves the resurfacing of over six-and-a-half miles on State Route 48, also known as Menlo Highway. This section of roadway extends between Summerville and Menlo, with Northwest Georgia Paving of Calhoun securing the contract as the low bidder. The total cost for this project is estimated at just over $4.25 million. The second project focuses on the repaving and shoulder rehabilitation of 4.3 miles of U.S. 27, beginning north of Gore-Subligna Road and extending south of the Chattooga River. The contract for this work has been awarded to C.W. Matthews Contracting of Marietta, who was also the low bidder, with a project cost of $2.96 million. Both projects are set to commence in the near future, with an estimated completion date of August 31, 2025.