Highway 76 Bridge Set for June 16th Opening

Officials have confirmed that the new Highway 76 bridge over the Chauga River is on schedule for a grand opening on June 16th, just over nine months after Hurricane Helene’s floodwaters washed out the banks of the previous 1965 structure. The swift completion of this new, wider, and improved bridge comes as a welcome relief to commuters who have endured a 10-mile daily detour. Despite the extensive scope of work, which included replacing utility pipes, engineering the new bridge, securing funding, demolishing the old bridge, and constructing the new one from the ground up, the project has moved remarkably quickly. Authorities extend their gratitude to all who contributed to the effort and remind the public to remain vigilant for traffic signs, detours, and warnings, as the opening date is contingent on weather and final inspections.