Sidney Lanier, Talmadge bridges open following Hurricane Dorian

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Sidney Lanier bridge in Glynn County and the Talmadge Bridge in Chatham County have reopened following Hurricane Dorian.

The Talmadge Memorial Bridge has been inspected and is now reopen! pic.twitter.com/7I7qKXud8g
— Chatham EMA (@ChathamEMA) September 5, 2019

The Sidney Lanier Bridge in Glynn County and the Talmadge Bridge in Chatham County were closed to vehicular traffic at 8 p.m. Tuesday night.

The closure is due to the likelihood of strong winds at the bridge’s elevations, according to the Georgia Department of transportation.

At this time, it is unknown when the bridges will reopen. Following the storm, the bridges must be thoroughly inspected prior to reopening.

🌀⚠🚧 Coastal Bridges: Sidney Lanier and Talmadge Closing Tuesday Night in Anticipation of Hurricane Dorian Tropical Storm Force Winds 🚧⚠🌀 - https://t.co/kR22DQIn8S pic.twitter.com/qaPIaEdSfo
— GDOT Southeast (@GeorgiaDOTSE) September 2, 2019