I-75 Bridge Repair to Include New Girder, Concrete Deck

deck to stabilize the structure,” said Geckle. “No through traffic was allowed to pass under the structure until the damaged portion of girder and deck were removed. While the demolition was occurring, the contractor did not allow any persons near the work site.”

ODOT alerted traffic approaching the I475 split that the freeway was closed ahead, advising drivers to seek an alternate route. This allowed as much traffic as possible to use a parallel route with little impact to travel time. Any vehicles that traveled past the I475 ramp were required to use the last exit before the Lime City Road bridge (SR 795, a four-lane divided highway). Motorists traveled I-280 to avoid the closure. Crews worked throughout the day and night to make the most urgent repairs. The damaged girder was removed to within approximately 15 to 20 ft. of the adjacent see REPAIR page 4