Talmadge Bridge, which connects Savannah to South Carolina’s Lowcountry, will be closed to all traffic starting at 9 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Anticipated “gale-force winds” related to Hurricane Michael will make the bridge dangerous for drivers, the agency said in a news release.
“Motorists attempting to navigate vehicles across the bridge in conditions with the high wind levels anticipated from Hurricane Michael may not be able to properly control the vehicles. The bridge is being closed for the safety of the public,” the news release said.
After the storm passes, the Talmadge Bridge will be inspected, so a reopening time was not available, officials said.