Temporary bridge installed on SR-273

Traffic on SR-273/Blue Pond Road in Cherokee County will cross via a temporary bridge during replacement of the bridge over Daniels Branch, north of Leesburg.

A roller used for soil compaction sits next to a modular bridge. A crane is in the background. — A short diversion road connects the temporary bridge to the highway.

A creek under an old bridge. A crane looms on the far bank. — The bridge over Daniels Branch was constructed 100 years ago.

The $5.7 million project to demolish and replace the 100-year-old bridge began earlier this year but has so far focused on site preparation and installation of the modular steel Acrow bridge.

Why a temporary bridge?

The temporary bridge will allow through traffic to continue using SR-273 during construction. Without it, a detour of more than 40 miles via state routes would have been necessary.

A crane in the foreground with a bridge in the background — The $5.7 million contract with McInnis Construction for demolition and replacement of the bridge includes construction of the diversion.

With a crane truck in the foreground and a larger crane in the background, workers assemble a modular bridge in between. — Workers assemble the modular Acrow bridge.

Traffic will switch to the temporary bridge Monday. ALDOT advises motorists to expect brief stoppages and delays during the transition. Visit ALGOtraffic.com or download the ALGO Traffic app for real-time traffic and road condition information.

A modular bridge with a crane in the background. — The contractor added a paved surface to the modular bridge this week. Visible here is the membrane prior to paving.

A temporary modular bridge crosses a creek next to an old bridge. — The modular structure is next to the old bridge, which will be demolished and replaced.

Demolition to follow

Following the traffic switch, contractor McInnis Construction will start demolition of the bridge constructed in 1925.

ALDOT anticipates completion of the project in late 2026.

SR-273 bridge replacement over Daniels Branch

An old bridge over a creek. A crane sits on the far bank.

Region/County	North/Cherokee
Type of Work	Bridge Replacement
Route	SR-273
Projected Start	February 2025
Projected Completion	Fall 2026
Traffic Impact	Traffic will diverted to temporary bridge during construction. Minimal impacts to traffic.

This project includes bridge removal and replacement on SR-273 over Daniels Branch, about 8.5 miles north of SR-68, north of Leesburg. The bridge to be replaced was constructed in 1925.

Why a temporary bridge?

Demolition to follow

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