BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The Glynn County Board of Commissioners announced Thursday that the Sidney Lanier Bridge, which connects Highway 17 to Brunswick, will be closed until further notice.
The closure went into effect at 3 p.m. Officials said falling ice and other road hazards were present on the bridge, despite the warming daytime temperatures.
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According to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the closure will remain in place until the ice has thawed and is no longer a threat to drivers.
Anyone looking to cross over the Turtle River into or out of Brunswick should plan to take an alternate route. As of now, the Joseph Mercer Bridge and the Fancy Bluff Creek Bridge are still open.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates on bridge and road closures.
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