BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is proposing a $27 million dollar project along State Route 144, a key road in Bryan County.
According to GDOT, a new bridge would help prevent further erosion from the Ogeechee River, but some are not in favor of the current plan.
“Without this project, ongoing erosion would eventually weaken the roadway, threatening the only route in and out of Fort McAllister State Park and nearby neighborhoods,” a spokesperson wrote. “Taking action now helps protect safe, reliable access for residents and visitors alike.”
“In order to address the eroding embankment, this project proposes to build a new bridge (one lane in each direction) south of the current roadway that meets modern design and safety standards,” according to GDOT. “The project would add a combination of riprap (rock lining) and a partial seawall in areas where a bridge cannot be built. Traffic would be maintained during construction, as no offsite detour is possible. SR 144 Spur is the only access to Fort McAllister State Park and nearby homes. The project would also include bike-friendly shoulders to improve safety for cyclists.”…