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GDOT update on collapse promising

Work is progressing very well at the site of the Interstate 85 overpass collapse.

"In terms of pace, yeah, we're doing well, we're making some great progress," says Marc Mastronardi, the director of construction for the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Mastronardi says that, weather permitting, they may be able to get the roadway reopened by the June 15 deadline date.

The first of the support beams for the pavement have been brought in, and they are massive.

"Each beam weighs 80,000 pounds," he says. To date, the construction workers have poured "over 540 cubic yards of concrete and placed 9 1/2 tons of reinforcing steel."

The first 20 of 61 beams have been delivered and the rest should be at the site by Monday of next week.

He says even the equipment they are using is saving time, allowing them to work faster while keeping things safe.

GDOT workers have set up an 800 ton crane that will allow them to place the beams, and the pavement, from one location. Normally workers would use a 150 ton crane, or two, to accomplish this.

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