Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen announced the temporary closure of Fullerton Road last week for crucial bridge repairs. The road, located near the Alabama-Georgia state line off Highway 114, will be closed for about a week as crews work to strengthen the bridge. This closure follows issues with the bridge being moved by floodwaters, a problem highlighted on social media earlier this year. Commissioner Allen noted, “The old bridge keeps floating off those pillars,” stating it had floated off again last week. The repair plan includes reinforcing the bridge with I-beams and welding the top plate back down, raising it by about eight to ten inches to better secure it against floods. Allen mentioned that heavy winter rainfall frequently challenges the bridge’s stability. He is also considering a seasonal road closure for local traffic to prevent further damage. Residents should find alternative routes during the repairs, which depend on weather and are expected to take one week. There are concerns about damage from ATV traffic on Fullerton Road as well.