I-85 to be Repaired by End of the Month

If you have to travel to Atlanta on a regular basis you will be happy to learn the Georgia Department of Transportation said that the collapsed section of I-85 should be repaired by the end of the month.

On Monday, G-DOT officials said the work is currently ahead of schedule and the section of the Interstate near the Piedmont Road exit should be completed by Memorial Day. 

Officials had said the bridge would not be done before the end of June, but good weather in the area has allowed crews to work  24-7 to fix the bridge. 

The bridge collapsed March 30 after a massive fire under the bridge caused it to crumble. 

Authorities say the fire was set by a homeless man who has since been arrested.
GDOT officials said reconstruction of the bridge will cost up to $16.6 million.