Crews Demolish Bridge With Aim to Reopen Georgia Interstate

Crews Demolish Bridge With Aim to Reopen Georgia Interstate
The SR 86 bridge is inspected over Interstate 16 in Treutlen County, Ga., on July 15, 2021. GDOT via AP
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SOPERTON, Ga.—Crews have demolished a damaged overpass above a Georgia interstate and are hauling away the debris with the aim of reopening the road soon, authorities said Friday.

The Georgia Department of Transportation said crews worked through the night to break up the overpass and will remove its remains Friday.