Mitchell Street bridge closed, deemed unsafe
March 14, 2008 at 4:39 pm by Thomas Wheatley in News, Not-lantaUPDATE: A city spokesperson said in a phone interview that the bridge is showing signs of “major deterioration and section loss.”
Just arrived from the City of Atlanta Department of Public Works. (Emphasis added.)
Mitchell Street Bridge to Close Effective Immediately
Effective immediately, Mitchell Street between Northside Drive and Spring Street will be closed to all traffic. This closure will remain in effect until further notice.
The Department of Public Works’ Office of Transportation and Georgia Department of Transportation are responsible for the maintenance and inspection of the Mitchell Street Bridge and will close the affected area this afternoon. An inspection of the bridge revealed that it is in need of replacement and has been deemed unsafe for vehicular traffic at this time. “We will do everything we can to minimize the impact and inconvenience of this closure; however the safety of those who travel on our roadways is our priority,” said Sandra Jennings, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Transportation.
The Department of Public Works suggests the following detour route: Northside Drive to McDaniel Street to Peters Street to Spring Street to Mitchell Street.
When a lobbyist recently told me we need to invest in infrastructure, he wasn’t kidding.
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March 14th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
I wonder what that means for the fire station right beside the bridge.
March 14th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Is it true that Gov. Perdue is going to pray for bridge repairs?
March 18th, 2008 at 8:18 am
What a load of crap. If you come from the Southside… the detour signs take you WEST of downtown and dump you in a Cracktacular neighborhood. Way to go City of Atlanta! But this is nothing new… every road in this town is ripped up thanks to developers, sewer projects “beautification” and so on. And apparently it ALL has to happen at the same time. It’s almost like Mayor Franklin does not want any of us to live here any more.
March 18th, 2008 at 8:22 am
Clint-
I’m confused.
Mitchell Street is east bound only on the bridge. The detour I’ve used takes you through Castleberry Hill.
Which roads are you talking about?
Andy