New $126 Million Freight Corridor Improves Port Access, Eliminates Rail Crossings and Strengthens Georgia’s Supply Chain Infrastructure
SAVANNAH, Ga. (July 9, 2026) — Georgia is taking another major step to strengthen its logistics network with the opening of the Brampton Road Connector, a new four-lane freight corridor designed to improve cargo movement between the Port of Savannah and the interstate highway system.
Opening to traffic on July 16, the $126 million Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) project provides a direct connection between Garden City Terminal’s Gate 3 and Interstate 16, reducing travel times for commercial trucks while removing rail crossings and heavy truck traffic from surrounding Savannah neighborhoods.
The project represents another strategic investment supporting one of the nation’s fastest-growing container ports and further enhances Georgia’s position as a premier logistics and supply chain hub.
Faster Freight, Safer Communities
The Brampton Road Connector creates a dedicated freight route that delivers multiple benefits for both industry and local residents by:
- Providing direct interstate access from Garden City Terminal
- Eliminating at-grade rail crossings that previously delayed truck traffic
- Removing commercial trucks from residential streets
- Improving safety for motorists and pedestrians
- Accelerating cargo movement between the Port of Savannah and inland markets
The improved corridor is expected to reduce congestion while helping trucking companies achieve more efficient turn times entering and exiting the Port of Savannah.
“We want to thank our partners at the Georgia DOT for their important work creating freight corridors that improve local communities and safer traffic flow for the future,” said Griff Lynch, President and CEO of Georgia Ports. “Our trucking community will also achieve faster turntimes at the port with safer routings inland, benefiting Savannah supply chain speeds.”
Part of Georgia’s Long-Term Freight Strategy
According to Georgia DOT Commissioner Russell R. McMurry, the connector advances two critical transportation priorities.
“Improving the mobility of freight traffic from the port and increasing safety for motorists on local streets are key goals for this project. The Brampton Road Connector accomplishes both simultaneously.”
McMurry noted the project reflects GDOT’s continued investment in transportation infrastructure that supports both economic development and safer travel throughout coastal Georgia.
Completing Savannah’s Cargo Beltway
The Brampton Road Connector serves as the final segment of a multi-year freight mobility initiative that has transformed cargo transportation around the Port of Savannah.
Over the past 12 years, GDOT has invested nearly $600 million in strategic freight infrastructure, including:
- Interstate 16/Interstate 95 Improvements — A $295 million reconstruction and widening project improving traffic flow and freight mobility between two of Georgia’s most important interstate corridors.
- Jimmy Deloach Parkway — A $129 million limited-access truck route providing direct connectivity between Garden City Terminal and Interstates 16 and 95.
- Highway 307 Overpass — A $22.5 million grade-separated crossing carrying vehicle traffic over the Port of Savannah’s Mason Mega Rail Terminal, allowing uninterrupted movement of trucks and trains.
- Grange Road Improvements — A $14.2 million roadway upgrade enhancing truck access between Jimmy Deloach Parkway and Garden City Terminal.
Port of Savannah Continues Driving Supply Chain Growth
The Port of Savannah remains one of the nation’s most connected international gateways, supported by extensive rail, highway and maritime infrastructure.
Current operations include:
- Approximately 40 vessel calls each week
- 42 double-stack intermodal trains weekly
- Nearly 14,000 truck gate transactions each day
- Direct connectivity to major U.S. inland markets through Georgia’s interstate network
The Georgia Ports Authority also continues implementing a nearly $5 billion capital investment plan that will expand container and Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) capacity over the next decade to accommodate continued cargo growth.
Strengthening Georgia’s Competitive Advantage
As manufacturing investment, population growth and international trade continue expanding across the Southeast, infrastructure projects such as the Brampton Road Connector help position Georgia to meet increasing freight demands while improving quality of life for surrounding communities.
The project reinforces Georgia’s long-term commitment to modern transportation infrastructure that supports efficient supply chains, economic development and safer roadways for both commercial and passenger traffic.
