Starting September 15th, if you use Lord Road to cross Rocky Creek, you’ll need to find a new route. Laurens County announced the bridge will be completely closed for replacement work that’s expected to last about six months.
Here’s Your New Route
The county has mapped out a detour that’ll take you through:
- Alice Brewer Road
- Rebie Road
- Ashley Road
What This Means for You
If Lord Road is part of your daily commute, school run, or regular errands, now’s the time to test out the detour route. Six months is a long stretch—we’re looking at the bridge reopening sometime around mid-March 2026 if everything stays on schedule.
Plan Ahead
With school in session and winter weather ahead, that detour could add significant time to your drive, especially during peak hours. Consider leaving earlier or exploring alternative routes beyond the official detour if you regularly use this crossing.
The closure begins Monday, September 15th.
B.T. Clark is the Publisher of The Georgia Sun and author of Principles Are Like Pants… You Ought to Have Some. Over two decades in journalism, he has served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc., earning multiple awards along the way. His work has appeared in newspapers across the state, including The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal.
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