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By NATALIE DAVIS

Two milestones come during the course of every major roadway expansion, the state’s top transportation official noted Wednesday.

Now, the dirt is moving, trucks are rolling, and the U.S. Hwy 441 Bypass has one more milestone to go.

Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Harold Linnenkohl joined state and local leaders Wednesday in breaking ground on the much-anticipated project — one of the largest on tap for the state this year.

“This is a really good day. I’m very pleased that we’re finally able to get something under contract,” said Linnenkohl, to an audience of around 200 on hand to witness the ceremony, a milestone within itself after years in the making.