Causton Bluff Bridge – A Perspective by James Newsome
The old Causton Bluff bascule bridge has had numerous breakdowns in the past, so its removal has been welcomed by ICW travelers. As you can see from James’ photos, the demolition work is in a very narrow space, requiring intermittent closures of the Waterway. Our thanks to James Newsome for this article reposted from Facebook See NAV ALERT: AICW MM 579.9, Closures Postponed
These pictures offer a bird’s eye view of the challenge facing GA DOT and their contractor. The old roadway, bridges, and foundation of Causton Bluff Draw Bridge must be removed before the 2nd high span bridge can be completed.
The contractor needs to close the ICW to stage a barge to collect debris from the demolition work, so the ICW will have to be closed. The questions are how many times a day and for how long will the waterway be opened for boat traffic to transit the area.
James Newsome
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