President signs Highway Bill
Bill includes $10.1 million for Hwy 78

Conferees have reported out a revised Federal Highway Bill at $286.4 billion over five years that guarantees a rate of return to Georgia of 92% (up from 90.5%). The bill had previously been extended ten times since TEA-21 originally expired in September 2003. Both the House and the  Senate have supported the Conference Committee Report.

U.S. Congressman John Linder led the effort in the House to secure funding for Hwy 78 in the bill. Congressman Linder gained inclusion of substantial funding for construction of infrastructure for inter-parcel access, median upgrades, lighting, and beautification along the Highway 78 corridor. Congressman David Scott joined in support of U.S. 78 and placed additional funding in the bill for the Hwy 78 Corridor Improvement District.

Senator Johnny Isakson, a member of the Conference Committee, worked to protect and enhance the U.S. 78 earmark by placing additional funds in the bill through the Conference Committee process. H.R. 3 - the Federal Highway Bill passed both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate on July 29, 2005 and includes $10.1 million for Hwy 78. President Bush signed the bill on August 10.

Press Release: Isakson Announces $9.7 million for Hwy 78

PHOTOS: Upper Left: Congressman John Linder; Right: Senator Johnny Isakson; Lower Left: Congressman David Scott