Augusta, GA

1 lane of I-20 to be closed overnight at state line

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2 years ago

February 19, 2024

1 lane of I-20 to be closed overnight at state line

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – There’s an upcoming lane closure as part of the Interstate 20 Savannah River bridge project at the state line.

The next closure will be from 10 p.m. Friday until 8 a.m. Saturday.

There will be a single right-lane closure on eastbound I-20 from mile marker 201 in Georgia to the South Carolina welcome center.

Temporary signage will direct motorists.

The right shoulder of eastbound I-20 may be affected. Expect delays and use caution.

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When the lane reopens, traffic will be shifted onto the new I-20 eastbound ramp to the welcome center.

Commercial vehicle parking remains closed at the welcome center.

If you make the drive from Augusta to South Carolina often, you know the traffic and construction all too well.

But there is an end in sight. They hope to have the project done by late spring.

It’s what nobody wants to see on their drive home — orange barrels and more traffic.

“Anybody who’s traveled this area the last few decades knows those bridges have kind of seen better days,” said Kyle Collins, GDOT Program Communications Manager.

Crews have been working hard and are one step closer to finally bein done with a two state construction project that has been going on since 2019.

“Bridges are built to last and have a 75 plus year lifespan. They’re also built to meet not only those current traffic volumes, which seem to be ever increasing, especially with the freight in the area, but also projecting out 20, 30 years plus down the line to also handle that traffic. So safety is always first and just having bridges that are built to handle the modern traffic demands is kind of a secondary benefit,” he said.

They’re working towards all new bridges with three lanes of traffic in each direction, along with emergency lanes on each side.

“We know it’s been a headache for folks. They’ve been out there working for about four years. And we faced some challenges with this project, some delays that everybody in every business has dealt with. We feel like contractors made great progress the last year to year and a half to really push to finish things. So we hope to have more good news and more temporary traffic impacts that mean we’re gonna get to that final open phase in the coming weeks,” said Collins.

Officials are asking for drivers to slow down and pay attention to the temporary signs that direct you where to go.

Here’s a look at what state line will look like once the project is finished:

A look at I-20 state line project(wrdw)

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Augusta, GA

Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

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12 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Protestors in downtown Augusta speak out after strikes on Iran

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Local protestors made their voices heard after Israel and the U.S. announced strikes on Iran Saturday, ones that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports say.

Protesters lined 13th Street in Downtown Augusta and walked across the river to North Augusta to make sure as many people as possible heard them.

50501 CSRA already had a march planned for Saturday, but in light of the strikes on Iran, decided to expand its focus.

Local leaders spoke about their concerns for the strikes, and roughly 60 people showed up to share theirs as well.

One of the event organizers said to make your voice heard your voice heard.

“Just call your people, call your representatives, if you don’t like that Iran was bombed, I don’t either. But call people and let them know, email them. Let it be relentless. Congress did not approve this. They have a say in this,” Zee Cook said.

The strike is being called “Operation Epic Fury,” with Iran responding with multiple missile and drone strikes across the Middle East.

In a social media post, President Trump said the bombing of the country will continue “as long as necessary.”

People across the world began lining the streets as well in support and against the decision.

Leaders across the world reacted to the news, including those in Georgia and South Carolina.

There’s a protest planned in Charleston and other regional cities this week.

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Augusta, GA

Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta

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24 hours ago

February 28, 2026

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Lock and Dam Park closing to public for a month in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The city of Augusta announced a temporary closure of New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park.

Closure of the park at 2105 Lock and Dam Road will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair the lock and dam structure.

The park will be closed from March 4 to April 7.

All areas of the park will be closed.

However, the Baurle Boat Ramp will remain open and accessible to the public for fishing and boating activities.

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Augusta, GA

Augusta 911 call center earns statewide honor

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1 day ago

February 28, 2026

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Augusta 911 call center earns statewide honor

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Augusta 911 center has been named 2025 Communications Center of the Year at the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference in Athens.

The award recognizes excellence in public safety communications, innovation, leadership and service.

The award recognizes a center that demonstrates strong performance in emergency response coordination, training, technology and community engagement.

The Augusta center was selected among agencies statewide for its consistent service, professional standards and coordination with public safety partners.

“This recognition reflects the work our team does every single day,” said Daniel R. Dunlap, 911 director. “Our communications officers are the first point of contact during some of the most difficult moments in a person’s life. They provide reassurance, direction and critical coordination until help arrives. I am incredibly proud of the dedication and strength they show.”

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