Roads and Bridges in Georgia reopened after Hurricane Dorian

Georgia DOT announced Thursday the reopening of all Georgia roads and bridges after Hurricane Dorian skirted the coast but left no major damage.  Individuals who were evacuated from the storm are encouraged to drive safely as they start their journey home, tells GDOT Spokesperson Natalie Dale.  “Although Hurricane Dorian only brushed the Georgia coastline, Georgia DOT worked hand-in-hand with its counterparts from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) and the Georgia State Patrol among others to prepare for the storm and were ready to react should Dorian have brought the type of devastation to Georgia that it wreaked on the Bahamas.  The coordination effort for a major storm that has the potential to bring tremendous destruction is massive. From a large room at the State Operations Center (SOC) at GEMA/HS headquarters, the teams coordinate the statewide effort side by side. Georgia DOT had 860 crew members on standby ready to respond with 1033 pieces of equipment. Crews were staged and prepared to address residual damage from the hurricane as soon as weather conditions cleared. Bridge inspection teams were deployed immediately after the storm had passed to inspect bridges that weathered the high wind gusts.  Everyone has a part to play, including the residents who will be potentially impacted during a major storm. Thankfully our state was spared this time. The close partnership between Georgia’s state agencies and the plans put into place and practiced each time a threat looms ensure the safety and security of Georgians.” The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia’s economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment. Particularly in times of crisis, Georgia DOT stands at the ready to serve the public.