Georgia is set to receive more than $9 billion in federal money to upgrade the state’s highways and bridges. Another $1.5 billion is slated to be spent on public transportation in the state.
At the same time, elected leaders and transportation officials are keeping a close eye on labor and material shortages as they map out future projects.
One company that will likely be a major player in infrastructure projects is Vulcan Materials Company, which has several facilities in Georgia, including a large rock quarry in Norcross. The company’s vice president Jimmy Fleming says being close to major road construction projects — like the one at Georgia 400 and I-285, helps them deal with a shortage of truck drivers.
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