Fri July 30, 2021 - Southeast Edition
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A new bridge connecting Georgia and South Carolina over the Savannah River in the works by the
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).
The replacement bridge is being proposed in downtown Augusta on 13th Street/U.S. Highway 25 Business. It also is being designed to improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity between the Georgia city and North Augusta, S.C.
GDOT noted on its project website that the new road structure is being proposed because the current bridge is structurally deficient, is in substandard condition and does not meet current design standards.
In addition, the department s engineers and inspectors have determined that the 82-year-old bridge now in use does not meet current expectations with regards to lane width, shoulder width, live load capacity and its railing system.
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