Travelers on I-75 in Bradley County are facing lane closures due to bridge inspections. The right lane and shoulder of the I-75 North bridge over the Hiwassee River at mile marker 34 were closed on Sunday, July 13th, from early morning until the afternoon, specifically from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm for these biennial checks.
With this work on the crucial infrastructure, officials are urging motorists to prepare for merging and for the sight of various traffic control implements, as well as vehicles tied to the inspection. Motorists heading through this stretch can expect potentially slower traffic. However, any significant delays were not immediately reported. Officials note that this sort of work is contingent on clear skies; should unfavorable weather conditions arise or should any other unforeseen events crop up, the maintenance will be pushed to another date…