NOTICE OF LOCATION AND DESIGN APPROVAL MUSCOGEE COUNTY P. I. NUMBER 0019534 Notice is hereby given in compliance with Georgia Code 22-2-109 and 32-3-5 that the Georgia Department of Transportation has approved the Location and Design of this project. The date of location and design approval is: January 8th, 2026 The proposed GDOT/TIA project P.I. 0019534 would consist of a road diet on University Ave/CR 959 from five lanes to three lanes from Macon Rd to Gentian Blvd with sidewalks and a multiuse trail in the City of Columbus in Muscogee County. The existing ROW is 80-85-ft, and the proposed right of way and easements would vary from 80-178-ft. The total project length is approximately 1.3 miles. This project is in land district 8, land lots: 28, 29, 30, and 33 Drawings of the proposed project, as approved, are on file and are available for public inspection at the GDOT Area Office in Columbus: GDOT Area Office - Columbus 3600 Schatulga Rd. Columbus, GA 31907 706-568-2165 Any interested party may obtain a copy of the drawings or maps or plats or portions thereof by paying a nominal fee and requesting in writing to: Kenneth Franks Administrator, Office of TIA Attn: William Eastin weastin@dot.ga.gov Georgia Department of Transportation 600 West Peachtree Street, 11th Floor Atlanta, GA 30308 404-904-4204 Any written request or communication in reference to this project or notice SHOULD include the County and P.I. Number as noted at the top of this notice. IPL0312199 Feb 11,18,25,Mar 4 2026