SR 26/US 80 @ BULL RIVER

construction work program

The project proposes the replacement & widening of the existing bridge at Bull River w/2-12' lane bridge w/ 4' flush median, 10' outside shoulder (8' paved, 2' grassed w/4' grassed buffers between shoulder & shared use path) that includes 10' shared use path for bicycle, pedestrian improvements & barrier wall for safety. The project widens the roadway from Johnny Mercer Blvd to the tie-in location east of Bull River Bridge w/ bikeable shoulders. This route is the only access to Tybee Island & serves as the only hurricane & emergency route. This project is almost entirely within the boundary of Fort Pulaski National Monument Park. There is a bicycle/pedestrian trail (McQueen's Trail), & connections are proposed from the bridge to this trail. The total project length is 1.5 miles. The project improves travel conditions between Savannah & Tybee Island ensuring the integrity of SR 26/US 80 bridge over Bull River. The project end termini is modified to just east of Bull River.