The Georgia Department of Transportation opened the connector to port traffic on July 15, completing a $130 million project that links Garden City Terminal’s Gate 3 directly with the interstate system. The new roadway also removes the need for trucks to cross at-grade rail crossings, which previously slowed traffic on surrounding roads.

For truck drivers hauling freight to and from one of the nation’s busiest container ports, the new connection is expected to reduce delays while moving more commercial traffic away from nearby neighborhoods.

The Brampton Road Connector is one of several transportation projects underway around Savannah as freight volumes continue to grow.

GDOT is also rebuilding the Interstate 16 and Interstate 95 interchange through a $295 million project designed to improve traffic flow and safety for both freight and passenger traffic using the corridor.

Another major investment is planned along Interstate 16, where the state recently awarded a $468.35 million contract to widen approximately 18 miles between Interstate 95 and State Route 67. The project will expand the highway from two lanes to three in each direction while replacing six bridges and widening six others.

Together, the projects are intended to improve freight access to the Port of Savannah, one of the country’s largest container gateways, while creating a more efficient route for commercial traffic traveling through coastal Georgia.

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Last Updated: July 31, 2026

Source: The Trucker

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The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has begun a new phase of its long-term improvement project focused on relieving traffic congestion at what’s been labeled one of the most problematic interchanges in the country. Crews are now preparing the ground for utility installation, and that means both blasting and traffic pacing are now part of the daily routine near Bolton Road.

According to GDOT, Traffic pacing will occur on I-285 southbound starting at Bolton Road from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, and is expected to continue through the end of summer.

Drivers should expect delays during those midday hours and keep in mind that these slowdowns are in addition to the evening construction that has already been affecting both I-20 and I-285. Lane closures and heavier congestion are expected to remain a challenge for the duration of the summer.

Controlled blasts are planned to safely clear space and allow progress on the next stages of the project. GDOT officials have advised that these operations are necessary to lay the groundwork for upcoming structural changes to the interchange.

Anyone commuting through the area—especially commercial drivers—may want to consider alternate routes or plan for extra time during peak construction hours.

Source: The Trucker

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