Asphalt Paving in Nicholson, GA

Asphalt paving in Nicholson serves a Jackson County town set right on the US 441 corridor. US 441 runs through the center of Nicholson, 12 miles south to Athens and 7 miles north to Commerce, and State Route 335 runs 9 miles west to Jefferson. Nicholson was incorporated in 1907 and had 1,808 residents and 650 housing units in 2020.

On a ridge

The city sits on a ridge at about 840 feet, draining west and east to tributaries of the North Oconee River. Homes on the slopes of that ridge have driveways that carry runoff downhill, and edges on the low side are where we see most failures. We set slopes, support edges and plan where the water goes.

Driveways on US 441

Because US 441 is a state route, driveways that connect to it fall under GDOT's driveway and encroachment rules, with residential applications through the district area office. Homes on SR 335 are in the same situation. City streets and county roads have their own processes, and we sort out which applies.

Driveway entrances on a busy highway

US 441 carries steady traffic between Athens and Commerce. A driveway entrance on a busy highway needs a smooth, even transition at the road so you are not slowing down sharply to get in. Where the apron is broken or has dropped below the road edge, we rebuild it, within the limits of the GDOT permit if the work reaches the right-of-way.

Gravel conversions off the highway

Homes set back from US 441 and SR 335 often have gravel drives that wash at the low end. We regrade, build the base and pave, and keep water from running down the drive toward the road.

Locates first

We request Georgia 811 locates before any digging or grading.

Common work

• New driveways and gravel conversions
• Replacing rutted older driveways
• Edge and pothole repair
• Sealcoating and crack sealing
• Small business lots along the highway

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