Milton residents and travelers in the vicinity of Batesville Road should brace for some inconvenience as the road is slated for closure on both sides from next Tuesday, July 9, due to urgent bridge repair needs over Chicken Creek. The closure is expected to last around three weeks, a period necessary to allow the newly poured concrete to achieve the strength needed to support the infrastructure, according to an announcement by the City of Milton
For drivers seeking alternate paths, Taylor Road will function as the designated detour, guiding eastbound traffic to State Route 372/Birmingham Highway where decisions to head north or south can be made, similarly, westbound drivers can utilize Taylor Road to reach the other end of Batesville Road, however, residents living on Batesville before the bridge will retain limited road access for the period of the construction.
The decision for this emergency intervention follows the Milton’s City Council's pending vote to entrust North Georgia Concrete with the repair work, this company previously secured a contract for maintaining five bridges in Milton, with Batesville Road bridge included in the roster. Excessive voids deemed dangerous were spotted between the asphalt and the bridge's structural beams during preliminary assessments, signaling the urgency of the repair, as described in a statement from the city's public works officials.
For questions or concerns, individuals are invited to get in touch with the Milton Public Works Department via their official contact channel at [email protected].
