I-20 bridges to be replaced in massive, two-state project

[GRU_Minion]

Originally Posted by dpatt.marine1

At least the SC portion would finally get some use. Everytime I travel that part it's always empty.

It will always be that way. It's more than double the mileage AND the time to use 520 to get from NA to Martinez vs just staying on I-20. The only real benefit I've seen is if traffic is at a standstill between both ends of 520 on I-20. Otherwise it's only really helpful for trucks going between SC and the industrial area of South Augusta.

[cst8670]

Originally Posted by Carolina Knight

Although a long detour, Interstate 520 will be very useful during the bridge replacements.

They dont necessarily have to close it down to replace them they could opt to just build new spans on the outer area for each existing span and then tear down the old spans afterwards.
Saves alot of headaches to especially if they run into delays in the construction.

[Newsboy]

Originally Posted by GRU_Minion

It will always be that way. It's more than double the mileage AND the time to use 520 to get from NA to Martinez vs just staying on I-20. The only real benefit I've seen is if traffic is at a standstill between both ends of 520 on I-20. Otherwise it's only really helpful for trucks going between SC and the industrial area of South Augusta.

Then why did they build it?

[GRU_Minion]

Originally Posted by Newsboy

Then why did they build it?

I'm going to assume exactly for the reason I stated; to get trucks off I-20 in the high traffic area between Riverwatch and Bobby Jones. It's certainly not more convenient or faster for any other normal traffic.

[nortonguy]

Originally Posted by Newsboy

Then why did they build it?

Quick shot from I-20 and North Augusta/Aiken to Augusta mall area, South Augusta, Hephzibah, Waynesboro, etc.

[Pu239]

Heavy truck access to the industrial areas in South and East Augusta