Augusta, GA
Washout closes 2 lanes of Mike Padgett Highway in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Part of Mike Padgett Highway is being shut down because of a washout.
The Georgia Department of Transportation said Wednesday afternoon it’s shutting down both regular northbound lanes at Butler Creek, about a mile south of Interstate 520/Bobby Jones Expressway.
A washout has been discovered under the approach slab to the bridge.
Northbound traffic is being reduced to one lane on the paved median.
Both southbound lanes will remain open.
Repairs will take at least one week, weather permitting.
Drivers are advised to slow down and use caution when navigating the work zone.
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