State Route 128 (SR 128) is a

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that runs south-to-north (with two diagonal sections) through portions of Macon,

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, and

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in the west-central part of the

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Route description

SR 128 begins at an

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with SR 26/ SR 49/ SR 49 Truck, southwest of Oglethorpe, in Macon County. SR 49/SR 128 head concurrently to the northeast, intersecting SR 128 Bypass, past Oglethorpe Cemetery, and to an intersection with SR 90. At this intersection, SR 49 north turns onto SR 90 east (Chatham Street), while SR 90 west/SR 128 north turn northwest. Just prior to leaving town is a second intersection with SR 128 Bypass. A little ways north of town, the two highways split, and SR 128 passes through part of Whitewater State Park. The road passes through

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s of the county, and has a short concurrency with SR 127. Then, it crosses into Taylor County, and passes through

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. In town is an intersection with SR 96/ SR 540 (Marion Street). Just before leaving the county, it meets the eastern terminus of SR 137. Shortly to the northeast is the

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Bridge over the

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, which marks the Taylor–Crawford county line. SR 128 heads northeast into

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, where it meets its northern terminus, an intersection with US 341/ SR 7 (South Dugger Avenue). SR 128 is not part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.

Major intersections

Bannered route

State Route 128 Bypass (SR 128 Byp.) is a

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that exists entirely within the south central part of Macon County, along the western edge of Oglethorpe. It begins just southwest of Oglethorpe, at an

with the SR 128 mainline (Chatham Street). It briefly passes through a corner of the town, and curves to the northwest, meeting Jake Smith Road/West Cuyler Street. The road continues to curve to the northeast and re-enters the town. SR 128 Byp. continues to the northeast to Coogle Road/Reynolds Street. It intersects Smith Road and Tookes Drive, before it meets its northern terminus, a second intersection with the SR 128 mainline (North Randolph Street). At its southern end, it is signed as "SR 128 Truck Bypass"; while at its northern end, it is signed as "SR 128 Truck Route". SR 128 Bypass is not part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.

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Georgia Roads (Routes 121 - 140)

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Transportation in Macon County, Georgia Transportation in Taylor County, Georgia Transportation in Crawford County, Georgia