Critics say artifacts are another reason to quit connector project

Opponents of the Intercounty Connector on Wednesday said that artifacts found by state archaeologists in the 18-mile road’s pathway add to their ammunition in their fight to stop its construction.

State Highway Administration officials are planning a tour this afternoon to show off artifacts found near where the road would cross Georgia Avenue. Archeologists have unearthed a quartz quarry and tools dating back to 5,000 years believed to have been used by American Indians, officials said. Blood residue tests on the tools will help determine what kinds of animals they were used on, officials said.