Keeping Downtown Moving – And Work Zones Safer – During TIA Construction

As Augusta delivers a multi-year program of Transportation Investment Act (TIA) infrastructure improvements, clear and timely communication is essential — especially in the busy downtown core where traffic is always moving.

With multiple projects running concurrently (including the Broad Street Improvement Project), Augusta is focused on keeping residents, businesses, and visitors informed while supporting safer travel through active work zones.

Why this matters

National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week is a reminder each year that information is a safety tool . In active construction zones — especially in a fast-moving downtown corridor like Broad Street — timely, accurate updates help reduce surprise lane changes, last-second merges, and driver confusion.

By partnering with Causeway one.network, Augusta is supporting safer work zones by improving visibility into closures and detours, aligning planned activity with real-time conditions, and helping the public navigate predictably around crews, equipment, and changing traffic patterns.

The challenge

Long-duration, high-visibility projects across shared downtown corridors

Managing concurrent TIA construction in a busy downtown introduced coordination and communication hurdles that risk safety, predictability, and public trust.

• 30–36 month: PROJECT TIMELINES REQUIRING SUSTAINED PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
• Real-Time Gap: BRIDGING PLANNED SCHEDULES WITH ON-THE-GROUND CONDITIONS
• No Single Source: SCATTERED CHANNELS FOR LANE CLOSURES, DETOURS, AND UPDATES
• Multiple, Concurrent: PROJECTS ACROSS DOWNTOWN AND SURROUNDING CORRIDORS
• Fragmented Info: WITH INCONSISTENT, OUTDATED DETAILS ACROSS MULTIPLE ACTIVE PROJECTS

Augusta, Georgia – concurrent closures

In a downtown environment like Broad Street, inconsistent or delayed updates can increase confusion, last-minute maneuvers, and risk around active work areas.

The solution

Centralized planning, connected to real-time public information

To strengthen coordination, improve public communication, and better support work zone safety, Augusta partnered with Causeway Technologies — deploying two connected modules of Causeway one.network across the City’s TIA program.

The combined effect: Augusta now has a single, authorittive view of impacts across all TIA projects, and what the public sees in their navigation apps reflects exactly what’s happening on the street.

Traffic management

Centralized visibility

A single, authoritative view of impacts across TIA projects — planned and active.

• Centralized mapping of closures, lane restrictions, and timelines
• Visibility across corridors and phases
• Improved coordination between departments and contractors
• Clear identification of overlapping impacts

One shared operational picture, from planning through execution.

Live link

Real-time updates to the public

Field conditions connected directly to public-facing information on the apps drivers already use.

• Closures activated in real time by field teams
• Updates automatically published to Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Waze
• More accurate routing around active construction zones Reduced discrepancy between plans and what’s happening on the street

What residents see on their phones reflects reality.

Unlocking value with the platform

From siloed schedules to safer, more predictable work zones

With planning and execution connected in one system, Augusta improved how TIA construction is coordinated internally — and how it’s communicated to the public.

Operational impact: coordinated planning across departments & contractors.

• More coordinated planning and execution across multiple projects
• Fewer conflicts between overlapping activities
• Streamlined workflows for internal teams and external partners
• Scalable approach for long-term infrastructure delivery

Real-time impact: closures reach drivers within minutes of activation.

• Faster awareness of active closures and detours
• Reduced congestion in high-impact downtown corridors
• Fewer unexpected disruptions for residents and businesses
• More predictable travel behavior around work zones—safer for everyone

Key outcomes

What changed for Augusta

• Improved public communication for TIA-funded construction
• Increased transparency into how transportation funds are being invested
• Better cross-department and contractor communication Real-time, reliable travel information delivered to the public and key business stakeholders
• Stronger support for work zone safety through accurate, timely visibility

Looking ahead

Augusta is focused on expanding integration between public communications and real-time operational data — supporting future infrastructure investments with scalable processes, improved coordination, and a continued emphasis on safety.