Absolutely Fantastic engineering and recovery job in Atlanta as I-85 reopens.

The elevated interstate collapsed on March 30th.  350 feet in both directions, 10 lanes of elevated interstate, needed to be replaced.  The original target projections were for a completed repair by June 15th.  Today, May 12th, the Northbound lanes open, tomorrow the Southbound lanes open.

43 Days ‘Merica!  We know how to get stuff done.

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The company contracted to repair the damage can qualify for up to $3.1 million in incentives for finishing ahead of schedule.

The damaged section of the interstate, which runs through downtown, usually sees about 243,000 vehicles a day.  (article link)

March 31st, 2017

May 12th, 2017

43 Days.

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