16@95 Improvement Projects
The 16@95 Improvement Projects will provide infrastructure enhancements to the I-16 at I-95 interchange and along the I-16 corridor, one of Georgia’s busiest freight corridors as well as the gateway to the growing port in Savannah. The projects are intended to ease congestion, decrease travel times, and increase safety and operational efficiencies for passenger and freight vehicles. The projects include:
- I-16/I-95 Interchange Reconstruction
- I-16 Widening from I-95 to I-516
In accordance with social distancing practices, instead of a typical in-person groundbreaking ceremony, Georgia DOT produced a video to celebrate this momentous occasion. We encourage you to watch the video, which includes remarks from Georgia DOT leadership, members of the project team, and local leaders.
Project Map
The project limits along I-16 and I-95 are identified by milepost (MP) locations and are listed below:
• I-16 from MP 156 to MP 164
• I-95 from MP 98 to MP 100
Advanced construction signage will be placed approximately 2 miles in advance of project construction limits.
If you have questions regarding the 16@95 Improvement Projects activities, please email 1695Improvements@dot.ga.gov or call the Project Hotline at (912) 480-9625.
If you have questions regarding activities outside the 16@95 Improvement Projects limits, please contact the Georgia DOT’s District 5 office at (912) 427-5711.
Overview
- Widening the I-16 mainline corridor toward the inside median, increasing the existing general purpose roadway from two lanes to three lanes in each direction
- Reconstructing six bridges, replacing four bridges, and constructing three new bridges
- Replacing two existing loop ramps located on the west side of I-95 with innovative turbine configuration system-to-system ramps
- Constructing a collector-distributor (CD) lane* on I-95 northbound to separate vehicles exiting and entering from I-16
- Building a two-lane, emergency-use median crossover on I-16 between I-95 and Dean Forest Road to facilitate hurricane evacuations
- Installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technology, such as cameras and changeable message signs, to provide real-time driving conditions
- Adding interchange lighting
Click here to view I-16/I-95 interchange rendering
*Collector-distributor (CD) lanes run parallel to the main travel lanes of an interstate or highway, connecting them to access roads or entrance ramps in order to improve traffic flow, speed, and safety.
Interactive Project Timeline
- 2016-2019
- 2017
- 2018
- 2019
- Q1 2020
- 2022
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2017
Hosted a series of Public Information Open House (PIOH) meetings to show current concept plans and receive feedback -
2018
Awarded developer, Savannah Mobility Contractors (SMC), begins final design of the project. The consultant teams design an initial 30% of the project. The design is handed over to the selected developer to complete and construct. -
2019
Hosted a series of Public Information Open House (PIOH) meetings to show updated project designs. -
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Project Benefits
Noise Barriers
Noise barriers have been evaluated as part of this project in accordance with the Georgia DOT noise policy and Federal Highway Administration noise regulations. Locations for potential noise barriers have been announced and property owners and renters who would benefit from a proposed noise barrier have been given the opportunity to participate in noise barrier voting. Download a noise barrier fact sheet here.
Voting Results for Noise Barrier Locations 1 and 2
Voting Results for Noise Barrier Location 4
Contact Information
Email: 1695Improvements@dot.ga.gov
Phone: 912-480-9625
Mailing Address: 20 Martin Court, Savannah, GA 31419