Department of Transportation v. Bridges

Blackburn, Judge.

In the underlying action, Bridges sought recovery from the Department of Transportation (DOT) on a theory of inverse condemnation. Upon our grant of its application for interlocutory appeal, the DOT appeals the trial court’s denial of its motion for summary judgment.

Bridges’ complaint is based on the DOT’s closing of Chumley Circle at its intersection with Canton Road. Bridges’ property is an undeveloped commercial tract of land which abuts Chumley Circle near its intersection with Canton Road. It is the only property in the county with a Chumley Circle street address and the…