GDOT to reopen Bass Road bridge

Information on traffic conditions and work status is available by calling 511, visiting 511ga.org or using the Georgia 511 mobile app.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bass Road bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railway is set to reopen to traffic this weekend, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.

GDOT officials said contractors will reopen the bridge and its approaches on County Route 742 on August 23, allowing motorists to resume travel across the route after months of construction.

Drivers should plan for potential delays in the area as crews finalize work. Officials warn that dates may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Motorists are encouraged to exercise caution, slow down in the work zone and check for real-time updates before traveling. Information on traffic conditions and work status is available by calling 511, visiting 511ga.org or using the Georgia 511 mobile app.