Response, Recovery, and Rebuild Updates

Effective immediately, Cheshire Bridge Road from Woodland Avenue NE to Faulkner Road NE is closed to all traffic until further notice. The bridge is closed for the safety of the traveling public due to damage caused by a fire effective Wednesday, August 4, 2021.

Please see below for regular updates.

cheshire oct 31 update

Cheshire Bridge Rebuild Update

October 31, 2022

The Atlanta Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the partial reopening of Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek. On Monday, October 31, 2022, crews opened one lane in both directions to traffic. C. W. Matthews construction crews performed work both daily and nightly, to help accomplish the reopening as scheduled. The remaining lanes will be reopened in Spring 2023 following the completion of ongoing utility relocation work.

Cheshire Bridge Rebuild Update

September 23, 2022

Work continues on the replacement of the Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek. Beginning Friday, September 23, 2022, contractor C. W. Matthews will have construction crews performing work both daily and nightly, Monday through Sunday (details below). This schedule will continue throughout the duration of the project. This work will include placing the final beams across the bridge footings, shore wall work, and any remaining utility relocations that are necessary.

Cheshire Bridge Rebuild Update

September 9, 2022

Work on the replacement of the Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek is progressing well. Crews have poured concrete footings at the base of the bridge and have laid the beams across the bridge footings. A total of eight (8) beams were installed on span #2. Crews will now work along the shore walls. C. W. Matthews is the designated contractor for bridge replacement project on behalf of City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT).

Cheshire Bridge Rebuild Update

August 11, 2022

Construction crews have begun pouring concrete footings for the replacement of Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek. C. W. Matthews is the designated contractor for the City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) bridge replacement project.

Cheshire Bridge Rebuild Update

July 8, 2022

Construction activities for the rebuild of the Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek are now underway. The bridge was closed and demolished after a fire severely compromised its safety and efficacy. C. W. Matthews is the designated contractor for the City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) bridge replacement project

Cheshire Bridge Rebuild Update

May 5, 2022

The City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) has contracted with C. W. Matthews for the design and rebuild of the Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek. This comes after accepting, reviewing, and evaluating all bids submitted in January 2022.

Cheshire Bridge Rebuild Update

February 16, 2022

After accepting, reviewing, and evaluating all bids submitted, the City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) has forwarded a contractor recommendation for the design and rebuild of the Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek. Bids from prospective contractors were due on February 1, 2022.

Cheshire Bridge Rebuild Update

January 27, 2022

With demolition complete, the City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) is currently accepting bids for the design and rebuild of the Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek. Bids from prospective contractors are due on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Completion of Bridge

Cheshire Bridge Demolition

December 1, 2021

The City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) is pleased to announce demolition of the Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek has been completed as scheduled.

Cheshire Bridge Demolition

November 4, 2021

The City of Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) announced utility relocation work is complete on the fire-damaged Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek, clearing the way for demolition work to begin the week of November 8th

Cheshire Bridge Rebuild Update

October 6, 2021

Below is a summary of rebuild activities for September 21-October 5, 2021, that have been completed, are in progress, and planned for implementation.

Cheshire Bridge Rebuild Update

September 20, 2021

Below is a summary of rebuild activities for September 7-September 20, 2021, that have been completed, are in progress, and planned for implementation.

Cheshire Bridge Response and Recovery Phases Complete

August 30, 2021

The Atlanta Department of Transportation has completed the response and recovery efforts associated with the fire on August 4, 2021, which severely compromised the efficacy of Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek. Below is a summary of rebuild activities for August 23-27, 2021 that have been completed, are in progress, and planned for implementation.

Transportation Committee Update

August 11, 2021

On Wednesday, August 11, Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) Commissioner Josh Rowan provided an update on ATLDOT’s Response and Recovery efforts related to the fire near the northeast corner of Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek on August 4-5, 2021. Watch video to hear Commissioner Rowan’s update. The update begins at the 26:15 mark of the Transportation Committee video recording.

Traffic Advisory

The roadway will be closed to all traffic. Please observe closure restrictions, pay close attention and watch out for traffic control personnel in the area.


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FAQs

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