Surface and subsurface movement on Ronald Reagan Boulevard in the area of the Lafarge Quarry appears to be somewhat stabilized. Latest reports indicate movement of one to two inches per day, as compared to the three to four inches of movement per day occurring previously.

While this information is positive, Forsyth County officials and Lafarge officials are continuing to work around-the-clock to monitor the situation and expect to do so for at least the next four to six weeks.

Engaged by both Forsyth County and Lafarge, the following companies and individuals comprise a team of experts working diligently on this situation.

A leading engineering and management firm in the Southeast region, Moreland Altobelli designed the expansion of Ronald Reagan Boulevard.

• QORE Property Sciences (www.qore.net)

In business for 35 years, QORE specializes in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, environmental studies and permitting, construction materials testing, facilities engineering and drilling.

• Continental Placer Inc. (www.continentalplacer.com)

A multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing interrelated geologic and environmental services to a wide range of clients. They have been offering a full range of geotechnical, geoengineering and geological services for over a decade.

• Engineered Dimensions, Inc. (EDI) (www.engineereddimensions.com)

As a Registered Professional Engineering company with experience in mining and quarrying, EDI offers solutions from blast design to large-volume calculations.

• Hayward Baker Inc. (www.haywardbaker.com)

North America's leader in specialty geotechnical construction.

• James Lebastie, P.E.

A consulting soil and geotechnical engineer with expertise and experience developed at LAW Engineering.

• MACTEC (www.mactec.com)

MACTEC is a leader in the engineering, environmental and remedial construction industries.

Residents can obtain the latest information on this situation by accessing the county’s Web site at www.forsythco.com. A link to updated information is available under "Alerts" on the site’s homepage. Those without Internet access may obtain updates by calling (770) 781-3087.