Interstate rest areas in Bibb and Monroe counties are set to close for up to five months. Money used to pay for the work comes from the Georgia LOGO program, which generates about $3.3 million annually by offering businesses advertising opportunities along highway interchanges through the placement of names and logos on signs ahead of exit ramps.
Among the planned improvements are: repairs to the parking lots, sidewalks, landscaping and picnic canopies; replacement of interior and exterior lights with LED lighting; installation of automatically flushing toilets and occupancy sensors for lighting in the restrooms; replacement of floor tiles, counters, mirrors and electric hand dryers; repairs and repainting walls and ceilings.
The work at rest areas in Bibb and Monroe counties will be completed by Headley Construction Corp. for a total of $3,085,000. Money used to pay for the work comes from the Georgia LOGO program, which generates about $3.3 million annually by offering businesses advertising opportunities along highway interchanges through the placement of names and logos on signs ahead of exit ramps.