WINDER - The State Route 211 bridge over Beech Creek is reopening to traffic today after only 60 days of road closure according to a release from the Georgia Department of Transportation.
This is the first project in the state to use preformed concrete panels for construction. This cutting edge technique accelerated the schedule and reduced the time the road was closed.
“This was a very aggressive schedule to replace a bridge. Conventional bridge construction methods can mean road closures last 180 days or more for complete bridge replacement,” said Georgia Department of Transportation District Engineer, Brent Cook.
Georgia has used the prefabricated panels previously in maintenance projects but this is the first time this technology has been used in the construction of a bridge.
The roadway, which is a major artery in the area for school traffic, is back open in time for school to start next week.
E.R. Snell of Snellville was the contractor on the project, with construction investment of $2.7 million.
