Demolition of the 83-year-old bridge on SR-75 over Town Creek at Lakeview in DeKalb County began today.
Traffic recently shifted to the new bridge built by contractor Miller and Miller. The $13.7 million project constructed a longer, wider and taller bridge that includes shoulders and corrects the steep vertical curves on both approaches to improve safety.
The bridge undergoing demolition was constructed in 1942.
Piece by piece
A concrete removal subcontractor today began cutting the bridge. It will be removed piece by piece, limiting disturbance to the creek below.
Anticipated completion
The bridge replacement project started in October 2023 and ALDOT anticipates completion this fall, following demolition of the bridge and old roadway approaches.
ALDOT reminds travelers that the contractor may implement lane closures on SR-75 at times for remaining minor work items.
