Add It Up: Odd Bridges
Months until 14th Street bridge replacement is supposed to be complete: 28
Southbound Downtown Connector off-ramps to Midtown now closed for bridge project: 3
Southbound Downtown Connector off-ramps to Midtown that remain open: 2
Months 14th Street bridge will be closed, starting this summer: 18
Number of bike lanes planned for replacement 14th Street bridge: 1
Number of cars that use the Downtown Connector daily: 340,000
Percent of Midtown drivers state says need to “get out of their cars” for traffic “to be able to move” during construction: 10
Number of new or enhanced MARTA routes near project: 0
Amount state will pay for 14th Street bridge replacement project: $88.5 million
Amount state contributes to MARTA annually: $0
Sources: AJC, Georgia Department of Transportation, Car & Driver, MARTA