The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced that the bridge and approaches on Bass Road (CR 742) over the Norfolk Southern Railway in Bibb County will reopen to traffic on Saturday, August 23, 2024.
According to GDOT, contractors have completed work on the bridge and are preparing it for public use. The reopening is scheduled for Saturday, but officials note that dates may change due to weather or other factors. Motorists traveling through the area are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while passing through work zones.
To stay informed about real-time work status and traffic conditions, drivers can call 511, visit https://511ga.org/, or download the Georgia 511 app.
“Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs and maintains Georgia’s state and federal highways. We’re involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike and pedestrian programs. And we help local governments maintain their roads. Georgia DOT and its nearly 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability and mobility. The Department’s vision is to boost Georgia’s competitiveness through leadership in transportation,” according to a statement from GDOT.
