The Georgia Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting this Thursday to present the proposed replacement of the Hwy. 136 bridge over Toto Creek.

The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Dawson County Fire Station No. 2, at 145 Liberty Drive in Dawsonville.

According to a GDOT press release, the project will replace the existing bridge built in 1956 and will require a local detour during construction.

Detour details and routes will be presented at the Dec. 12 meeting. Citizens are encouraged to attend and leave comments via comment cards provided.