Ecocentricity Blog: That's a Big Pothole

Apr 12, 2017 10:30 AM ET
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Ecocentricity Blog: That's a Big Pothole

In case you missed Atlanta’s latest unfortunate tour-of-national-headlines, we had a 100-foot section of bridge on I-85 North collapse after a fire was set under it. I know what you’re thinking – how does a fire bring down a part of the Interstate? Well, let’s just say I also have a new perspective on what a “big” fire is. NPR’s coverage will give you a good impression if you missed the photos and videos.

Both northbound and southbound lanes are closed for the next two months or so. As in, ALL the lanes. It turns out the fire weakened the southbound bridge as well, so they’ll need to work on both sides of the highway.

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