I 85 North and South in Atlanta opening on Monday May 15th

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Good news....I 85 North and South bound that has been closed for over a month in Atlanta due to the bridge fire is reopening on Monday, May 15th.  One month ahead of schedule.I-85 Bridge to open Monday May 15

chris_bryant · Answer

That was fast! Here's a time lapse of contruction-http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/05/10/527765003/atlantas-i-85-set-to-reopen-by-monday-after-extensive-repairs-time-lapse-video

horsedoc · Answer

Actually it will be open for traffic by rush hour Monday AM.  Likely more Saturday or Sunday opening date.  Not any too soon for us that have to drive that route regularly

dutch_12078 · Answer

Wow! Congratulations to the contractors. I think they earned every penny of the bonus money for early completion!

thomboles · Answer

I commented to a friend that lives in Atlanta... Now set about making every highway wider through Atlanta and build about 4 more bypasses of Atlanta by July, please!

floridareloaded · Answer

Great job!!!  for once.

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