The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a nearly $5 million contract to replace the bridge over Raccoon Creek on Ga. 48 in Chattooga County.

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. was the low bidder at $4,969,065. The project area is about three miles west of Summerville, on the way to Menlo, and also includes upgrading the approaches to the bridge.

A start date has not yet been set but the contract calls for work to be completed by April 30, 2024. An on-site detour will be set up during the approximately 18 months of construction.