Update | Friday, July 12 at 4:35pm: As Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) teams remain active at the Chatham Parkway bridge over Interstate 16, the reopening plan for all westbound interstate lanes is now expected the morning of Sunday, July 14. All westbound lanes closed yesterday afternoon after a bridge strike by a commercial vehicle transporting an excavator.
Chatham Parkway’s reopening above the interstate remains to be determined. Due to the beam damage sustained, traffic lanes will reduce to one lane in each direction when this milestone occurs. Overall, four total bridge beams and portions of the bridge deck will need future replacement and that timeline is not yet known.
The traveling public should avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Detour routes are posted and messaged for the duration of the closures.
Original story:
As Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) inspections are ongoing at the Chatham Parkway bridge over Interstate 16, all westbound lanes will remain closed through the weekend pending removal of three significantly damaged beams.
An additional beam is under evaluation after yesterday afternoon’s bridge strike by a vehicle transporting an excavator.
Chatham Parkway remains closed in both directions.
Georgia DOT anticipates returning I-16 westbound to full service by the morning of Monday, July 15. Chatham Parkway’s reopening is to be determined.
The traveling public should avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Detour routes will be posted and messaged for the duration of the closures.
Chatham Parkway Detour Map
I-16 WB Detour Map
Georgia DOT will provide additional updates when available. Be sure to check Georgia DOT social channels and 511GA.org for the latest information.