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Old 06-11-2020, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Gmb727 View Post
When someone designs, gets approval and builds a bridge with one side considerably wider then the other. You have to wonder if that was the original thought at one time. Maybe it was a backup plan if they couldn't the the separate Water Lilly bridge approved. In any case, I totally agree, it would make life a lot easier to get to Lake Deaton and the other new areas. Also agree, when the water Lilly bridge opens, I think the MMP that parallels the turnpike will be like an Atlanta rush hour. (well, maybe no that bad)
That bridge was supposed to be part of another entrance to the turnpike but the decision to put it there was reversed a few years ago, that may be why it is wider.