ATLANTA — A key corridor in the heart of Atlanta has reopened on Wednesday.

The Ted Turner Bridge on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in downtown Atlanta connects businesses and the Atlanta entertainment hub.

The infrastructure of the bridge was aging and in decrepit conditions which led the city to close in 2018.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says reopening the bridge is a welcomed sight for business owners and residents.

“The business owners have had traffic problems,” he said. “Now, you’re going to be able to have a smoother commute and a better way to get to businesses.”

The bridge has a newly built viaduct and roadway that connects Forsyth and Spring Streets.

Drivers say reopening the bridge should help with congestion in the surrounding area.