College Street repaving continues as part of Macon-Bibb’s Paving the Way initiative

Macon-Bibb’s $191K road project is part of a $50 million voter-backed infrastructure effort

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Roadwork continues on College Street in Macon as part of the Paving the Way program, a multi-million-dollar infrastructure initiative funded through local and state sources.

Crews from McLeRoy, Inc. are scheduled to complete repaving along College Street between Walnut Street and Georgia Avenue by focusing on the parking rows Thursday and Friday, June 26–27. If inclement weather delays the work, it will resume Monday, June 30, or Tuesday, July 1.

The $191,277 project is funded 70% by Georgia’s Local Maintenance & Improvement Grant (LMIG) and 30% by the voter-approved Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).

Parking restrictions, safety notices

Letters were sent to nearby residents asking them not to park along the street during workdays. Crews will work to maintain access to residential driveways. Drivers in the area are urged to use caution for the safety of workers.

Recent roadwork throughout the county

This repaving effort is part of Macon-Bibb County’s broader Paving the Way initiative, which includes enhanced road maintenance throughout the county. In recent weeks, the following roads have been repaved:

• Goodall Mill Road (between Sardis Church and Houston Roads)

• Moreland Avenue (from San Juan Avenue to Flamingo Drive)

• Villa Crest Avenue (from Houston Avenue to Flamingo Drive)

• Heard Avenue (from Houston Avenue to Sharl Street)

• Robert Henry Street (from Sharl Street to Harrell Street)

• Hanson Street (from Bacon Street to Simmons Street)

Voter-supported expansion

In March 2025, voters approved the renewal of SPLOST, unlocking $50 million for the next phase of the county’s road repair, maintenance, and restriping plan. Additional funding will come from the general fund and LMIG. The first phase of Paving the Way totaled nearly $15 million — nearly five times more than previous years’ investments.

Mayor Lester Miller said the program was a direct response to widespread community concerns about deteriorating road conditions.

“The condition of our roads has become one of the top priorities for our community,” Miller said. “I join with people in their frustration with uneven pavement, potholes that rattle your car, and stripes you can’t see at night.”

Planning for future projects

To prioritize projects, the county recently completed a scan of more than 1,100 county-owned paved roads, evaluating their condition and identifying those most in need of repair based on factors such as road condition and traffic volume.

In anticipation of the next wave of roadwork, Mayor Miller and his administration are also encouraging contractors and subcontractors to register with the county’s Office of Small Business Affairs (OSBA) to participate in upcoming projects.