In February, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) contractors commenced preliminary work at the State Route42/North Druid Hills Road bridge over North Fork Peachtree Creek to complete required construction ahead of the planned 90-day bridge closure.
This full roadway closure between Buford Highway and W. Druid Hills Drive will expedite the demolition and reconstruction of the current bridge built in 1962 and maintain public safety during active bridge construction. The bridge closure and 90-day detour are anticipated to begin on April 26, 2024. During the three-month period, motorists will need to utilize the provided 5-mile detour route. Drivers will still have open access from the Interstate 85 interchange (Exit 89) and properties adjacent to the bridge work zone during this time. The bridge replacement is part of the larger Interstate 85 at SR 42/North Druid Hills Road Interchange Improvement project now underway.
Status Update: May 3, 2024
On April 26, 2024, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) contractors closed the State Route (SR) 42/North Druid Hills Road bridge over North Fork Peachtree Creek for 90 days to safely expedite bridge reconstruction work. During this time, there is a signed, 5-mile, detour route in place. Drivers will still have open access from the Interstate 85 interchange (Exit 89) and properties adjacent to the bridge work zone during this time.
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Work taking place 4/26 through 5/3:
- Bridge demolition is ongoing.
- All bridge decking has been removed.
- Crews are working on removing beams.
- Bridge construction is ongoing.
- West abutment formed and concrete poured.
- Two columns for bent #2 formed and concrete poured.
- Other ongoing work includes drainage and earthworks and work on the bridge abutment that will join the new bridge with the roadway closer to the car wash.
- Traffic is moving through the work zone without major disruptions. Georgia DOT encourages motorists to plan ahead and to use caution around the work zone.
Status Update: May 16, 2024
Work taking place 5/10 through 5/16:
- Bridge construction is ongoing:
o Bent 4 abutment poured on 5/13
o 12 beams in Span 1 placed on 5/15 - Upcoming work:
o Bent 3 cap to be poured on 5/17
Status Update: June 14, 2024
Work taking place 6/7 through 6/14:
Bridge construction is ongoing:
o Steel reinforcement for bridge deck was installed in spans 1, 2, and 3.o Final checks for bridge deck pour are in progress.
o Deck pour part 1 of 5 is scheduled for early next week.
o Backfilling for approach slabs is in progress.
Status Update: June 21, 2024
Work taking place 6/14 through 6/21 and upcoming work:
- Bridge construction is ongoing:
o Concrete for deck part 1 & 2 of 5 has been placed. - o Concrete for deck part 3 of 5 is scheduled for 6/24.
- o Concrete for deck part 4 of 5 is scheduled for 6/26.
- o Bridge approach slab steel reinforcement is in progress.
- o Bridge approach slab concrete is scheduled for next week.
Status Update: July 19, 2024
On April 26, 2024, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) contractors closed the State Route (SR) 42/North Druid Hills Road bridge over North Fork Peachtree Creek for 90 days to safely expedite bridge demolition and reconstruction work. During this time, there is a signed, 5-mile, detour route in place. Traffic is moving around the work zone without major disruptions.
The new bridge is tracking to be complete within the 90-day period and is anticipated to open next week. When open, three vehicle lanes in each direction will be available, as well as pedestrian access on the bridge’s southside. Construction activities will still be ongoing on the outside sections of the bridge as crews work to open the bridge to final configuration, which will include four lanes in each direction and an additional sidewalk on the northside.
Work taking place 7/12 through 7/19 and upcoming work:
- Bridge construction is ongoing:
o Bridge deck grinding is in progress.
o Sidewalk concrete is scheduled for 7/20.
o Bridge deck grooving is scheduled for 7/22.
o Asphalt tie-in to bridge is in progress.