Safety issues delay bridge work in Savannah
The City of Savannah says the reopening of the bridge on Mills B. Lane Boulevard has been delayed until mid-September due to safety issues.
Updated: 3:47 PM EDT Aug 9, 2018
The City of Savannah is asking residents to be patient with the reopening of the bridge on Mills B. Lane Boulevard. City officials said Thursday that the bridge, originally scheduled to reopen on August 11 will now be closed until mid-September due to safety issues. Maintenance of the bridge began on June 4. Since that work began, officials say contractors began to uncover a few cracks and additional wear and tear that could compromise the structural integrity of the bridge. Traffic Engineering project manager Barry Stanton asked for patience when addressing the delay."We are asking people to please be patient a little while longer," Stanton said. "We know it is an inconvenience, but we want to make sure the bridge is safe. We ask motorists, bicyclist and pedestrians to stay off the bridge during construction, it is for their own safety." Stanton said some people have complained about the bridge being closed because they cannot see anyone working on the bridge. "The repair work is taking place under the bridge, so it is not visible from the road, but crews are hard at work." Mills B. Lane Boulevard is closed to thru traffic at the railroad overpass bridge between Erickson Drive and Ross Road. The traffic detour plan will utilize Ogeechee Road, Victory Drive, and Montgomery Street for east/west traffic. Local traffic will be allowed to approach up to approximately 50 feet from each bridge.
The City of Savannah is asking residents to be patient with the reopening of the bridge on Mills B. Lane Boulevard.
City officials said Thursday that the bridge, originally scheduled to reopen on August 11 will now be closed until mid-September due to safety issues.
Maintenance of the bridge began on June 4. Since that work began, officials say contractors began to uncover a few cracks and additional wear and tear that could compromise the structural integrity of the bridge.
Traffic Engineering project manager Barry Stanton asked for patience when addressing the delay.
"We are asking people to please be patient a little while longer," Stanton said. "We know it is an inconvenience, but we want to make sure the bridge is safe. We ask motorists, bicyclist and pedestrians to stay off the bridge during construction, it is for their own safety."
Stanton said some people have complained about the bridge being closed because they cannot see anyone working on the bridge. "The repair work is taking place under the bridge, so it is not visible from the road, but crews are hard at work."
Mills B. Lane Boulevard is closed to thru traffic at the railroad overpass bridge between Erickson Drive and Ross Road. The traffic detour plan will utilize Ogeechee Road, Victory Drive, and Montgomery Street for east/west traffic. Local traffic will be allowed to approach up to approximately 50 feet from each bridge.