Atlanta City Council Considers Bridge Replacements and Assessments
Atlanta's City Council is considering resolutions to study the replacement of the 102-year-old Moores Mill Road bridge over Peachtree Creek in northwest Atlanta, and to assess city bridges and rank the 15 most in need of replacement.
Atlanta, GA, November 9, 2026 — The Atlanta City Council is moving forward with initiatives aimed at addressing the city’s aging infrastructure, particularly its bridges. Two resolutions are currently under consideration, focusing on the potential replacement of the historic Moores Mill Road bridge and a broader assessment of the city’s bridge network.
One resolution specifically targets the Moores Mill Road bridge, which spans Peachtree Creek in northwest Atlanta. This structure is noted for its age, having stood for 102 years. The proposed study would explore the feasibility and process of replacing this long-standing crossing.
A second, more comprehensive resolution seeks to conduct a thorough assessment of all city-owned bridges. The goal of this assessment would be to identify and prioritize bridges that are most in need of replacement. The council aims to compile a ranked list of the top 15 bridges requiring urgent attention, which could inform future infrastructure investment and repair plans.
Details regarding the timeline for these studies, the specific criteria for ranking bridges, or potential funding sources for future replacements were not immediately available in the provided information. The resolutions signal a proactive approach by the city government to evaluate and potentially upgrade critical transportation links within Atlanta.
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