September 2022 – Sightseers' Delight

Georgia DOT reopens Sidney Lanier Bridge; returns to normal operations as Hurricane Ian departs state

September 30, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia DOT announced today the reopening of the Sidney Lanier Bridge after Hurricane Ian skirted the coast but left no major damage. Individuals who evacuated from the storm are encouraged to drive safely and be mindful of current conditions as they start their journey home.

Tampa International Airport to resume operations at 10 a.m. Friday

September 29, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

As Hurricane Ian moves away from the Tampa Bay area, Tampa International Airport will resume commercial operations on Friday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m.

UPDATE: Talmadge Bridge to remain open; Closures for Sidney Lanier, Houlihan Bridges remain in place

September 29, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Due to current weather conditions and the forecasted path of Hurricane Ian, the Talmadge Bridge will remain open to traffic this morning.

DeSantis says Ian expects to create major flooding in NE Florida, hundreds of miles from landfall

September 28, 2022 Florida Phoenix

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said early evening Wednesday that while Hurricane Ian is still battering the Southwest part of the peninsula, the Category 4 storm is going to continue to lash through Florida hundreds of miles away before it escapes into the Atlantic.

Talmadge, Sidney Lanier Bridges closing to vehicular traffic tomorrow; Houlihan Bridge closed to maritime traffic in preparation for Hurricane Ian

September 28, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia DOT is closing the Talmadge Memorial Bridge on US 17 over the Savannah River and the Sidney Lanier Bridge on US 17 over the Brunswick River to all vehicular traffic.

Dry Tortugas National Park closes in preparation for Hurricane Ian

September 27, 2022 Special to The Travel Trolley

On  September 26 at noon,  Dry Tortugas National Park temporarily closed in preparation for Hurricane Ian for the safety of visitors and staff. Concession-operated ferry and sea plane services are also temporarily suspended.

Atlanta’s airport to receive $18.4M federal grant to reconstruct aging taxiways

September 23, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a more than $18.4 million grant to reconstruct taxiways at the world’s busiest airport.

Fort Defiance to host Sevier Days event

September 16, 2022 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will host Sevier Days, a living history event from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17.

Potential railroad strike shows fragility of nation’s supply chain

September 15, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The nation’s supply chain was stressed after two years of a pandemic, but the threat of a new rail strike laid bare the fragility of the supply chain.

Georgia’s MARTA plans to extend Atlanta streetcar line eastward

September 14, 2022 Todd DeFeo

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority plans to spend $176 to 215 million to extend Atlanta’s streetcar line eastward.