A new freight corridor to the port has opened in Georgia.
A new freight corridor has opened in Georgia, designed to speed up and simplify the transportation of goods between Interstate I-16 and the Port of Savannah. This $126 million project eases traffic in residential neighborhoods and completes the creation of a freight loop in the region.
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A new freight corridor has been launched in Georgia, designed to streamline the transportation of goods between the I-16 interstate and the Garden City Terminal at the Port of Savannah. This $126 million project features the four-lane Brampton Road Connector, providing direct access to the terminal. The new route eliminates railroad crossings and reduces truck traffic in residential neighborhoods, enabling faster and more convenient access to the port and domestic markets.
The Brampton Road Connector completes a series of infrastructure projects implemented by the Georgia Department of Transportation to create a freight loop around Savannah. Over the past 12 years, approximately $600 million has been invested in road projects, including:
- $295 million for the reconstruction of the I-16 and I-95 interstates to improve safety and traffic flow;
- $129 million for the construction of the Jimmy Deloach Parkway freight route, connecting the Garden City Terminal with I-16 and I-95;
- $22.5 million for the Highway 307 overpass to ensure uninterrupted traffic above the Mason Mega Rail terminal;
- $14.2 million for the modernization of Grange Road to enhance truck access between Jimmy Deloach Parkway and the Garden City Terminal.
The Georgia Ports Authority is also pursuing additional infrastructure development projects. In May, a new inland port opened in Gainesville, built at a cost of $134 million, with an annual capacity of 200,000 containers. This project is part of the port’s ten-year, $5 billion infrastructure investment plan.