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Photos: I-85 bridge rebuilding
Georgia DOT announced on April 7, 2017, that demolition work was completed and construction of the I-85 bridge had begun.
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April 7, 2017 Atlanta: A little over a week from the bridge fire and collapse of I-85 last Thursday, the Georgia DOT held a news conference Friday, April7, 2017 talking about the details to begin the construction phase on the replacement span of the I-85 bridge, on schedule towards the completion date of June 15. Just when the Buford Connector and Piedmont Road began moving in both directions, the WSB Traffic Center reported Friday an expectation of 30 per cent more traffic will hit the roadways beginning Monday after Spring Break. JOHN SPINK /JSPINK@AJC.COM
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Atlanta Streets Alive begins its 2025 season of Sundays
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Photos: Falcons introduce their 2025 first-round draft picks
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Photos: Fine Water Summit Taste and Design Awards
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