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Brookhaven gets $588K grant for I-85 pedestrian bridge
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dyana Bagby, Decaturish , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The bridge's design must meet specific accessibility requirements.
Funding has been secured for a bridge project in Brookhaven. A significant amount of grant money will aid in designing a bridge to improve pedestrian safety. This bridge is intended to connect trails and a major employment hub.
The bridge's design must meet specific accessibility requirements. A local economic development agency approved the grant. Further information about the project is available from local news sources, including details about the bridge's location and its role in the local trail network.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? Funding has been secured for a bridge project in Brookhaven. A significant amount of grant money will aid in designing a bridge to improve pedestrian safety. This bridge is intended to connect trails…
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