Post Road Bridge Over Dog River In Douglas County Opening Delayed Until Early Summer 2021

Press release from the City of Douglasville:

Post Date:04/29/2021

WHAT: The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) contractors closed Post Road Bridge over Dog River Reservoir in Douglas County in October 2020 for bridge replacement. The bridge was originally scheduled to open on 4/30/21. However, work has been delayed due to a water line replacement and the completion date is estimated to be sometime in early summer of 2021.

During the closure, traffic is being detoured around the 0.19-mile closure. Roadside signage will alert drivers of the closure and detour in advance. This closure and detour are being installed to help ensure safety for workers and motorists.

WHEN/WHERE:
Weather and on-site conditions permitting, the Post Road Bridge over the Dog River Reservoir closed to traffic between Jenkins Road and Tyree Road beginning in October 2020 for an estimated eight (8) months, through June 2021.

DETOUR:
Traffic attempting to travel northbound on Post Road will be detoured westbound on Tyree Road, northbound on Liberty Road, eastbound on North Helton Road to access southbound Post Road.
Traffic attempting to travel southbound on Post Road will be detoured westbound on North Helton Road, southbound on Liberty Road and eastbound on Tyree Road to travel northbound on Post Road.

ADVISORY: Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app. Our maintenance team members who repair roads and bridges and our project teams who oversee construction projects are continuing their work while following sanitary work practices prescribed by health agencies to protect themselves and the public from the coronavirus.

This press release was produced by the City of Douglasville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.