Georgia Department of Transportation

05/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/06/2026 13:19

CHATHAM COUNTY: Georgia DOT Holding Public Open House for Connector Project on Highlands Blvd. and Benton Blvd.

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For Immediate Release
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Contact: Jill Nagel 912.530.4425
District Five Communications
Public Encouraged to Attend Meeting
Georgia DOT Holding Public Open House for Connector Project on Highlands Blvd. and Benton Blvd.
Savannah, Ga. - The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) will host a Public Information Open House to discuss the proposed Connector from State Route (SR) 17 to SR 30 (via Highlands Boulevard and Benton Boulevard): Widening and Reconstruction in Chatham County. Georgia DOT is seeking feedback about a proposed solution to reduce the number and severity of crashes and improve congestion along the project corridor.

The public is encouraged to come out to view displays, discuss the details of the proposed widening and reconstruction project (ID# 0020173) with Georgia DOT staff, and provide comments. The public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Godley Station Middle School, located at 2135 Benton Boulevard in Savannah. There will be no formal presentation so that interested participants may stop by at any point during the meetings.

The proposed roadway improvement project focuses on widening and rebuilding the Connector from SR 17 to SR 30 (via Highlands Boulevard and Benton Boulevard) to better support the area's growing passenger, freight, and transit needs, as well as improve access for people walking and biking. A major component of this proposed project would widen Highlands Blvd. and Benton Blvd. from two to four travel lanes with a 20-foot raised median within the project limits.

Georgia DOT has all information related to the proposed project on an online platform: " Highland Boulevard and Benton Boulevard from SR 17 to SR 30 - Widening and Operational Improvements - 0020173." Leave comments online by following the link provided or download and print the comment form to mail to the address below.

Public statements concerning this project will be accepted through Friday May 29, by mailing comments to:
Amber Phillips
State Environmental Administrator
Georgia Department of Transportation
600 West Peachtree Street, NW - 16th Floor
Atlanta, Georgia 30308

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