Broughton and Jefferson close overnight Thursday, Oct. 22; northbound Abercorn is shut until Jan. 29. Tremont, Walthour, I-95 work, detours and who to call.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Updated weekly. Sources: Georgia 511, the National Weather Service, the City of Savannah’s traffic alerts, its news releases and its capital projects reports, and Chatham County’s news and notices.

Two city streets are closed this week, both for drainage work: northbound Abercorn Street at 57th Street and Tremont Road on the west side. Downtown, the intersection of Broughton and Jefferson streets closes overnight Thursday, Oct. 22, for storm pipe work. Chatham County has Walthour Road closed on Wilmington Island until Oct. 31. On I-95, Georgia DOT has the right southbound lane at exit 94 (State Route 204, Abercorn Street Extension) blocked overnight Monday for maintenance. Georgia DOT maintains the interstates and state routes, including I-16, I-95, I-516 and the Truman Parkway; the City of Savannah maintains city streets, signals and signs.

Who to call

  • Live traffic and closures on I-16, I-95, I-516 and state routes: dial 511, or 511ga.org
  • Potholes, signals out, sign down: Savannah 311, dial 3-1-1 or 912-651-6565
  • City alerts by email or text: Notify Me
  • County roads (Walthour, Quacco): Chatham County Engineering, 912-652-7800
  • Crash or hazard in the road: 911

This week

Where What Until
Abercorn Street, 57th to 58th streets Northbound closed for storm drain repairs; northbound traffic detours at Columbus Drive to Habersham Street 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29
Tremont Road, Dodge Avenue to Ogeechee Road Closed for a stormwater culvert replacement; trucks detour by I-516, local traffic by Plymouth Avenue 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23
Broughton Street at Jefferson Street, downtown Intersection closed for storm pipelining; traffic detours to Congress and State streets 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, to 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23
Walthour Road, Rivermist Lane to Oemler Loop, Wilmington Island (Chatham County) Closed to stabilize the shoulders, resurface the road and add a sidewalk Oct. 31

Sources: the three city closures are from the city’s Alert Center, read Oct. 19. The city posted the Broughton closure Oct. 15, the Abercorn closure Aug. 27 and the Tremont closure July 21. The county closure is from Chatham County’s notice on Walthour Road, which the county extended after its contractor hit unexpected site conditions. Walthour Road is about 13 miles east, on Wilmington Island.

Off the list: Chatham County’s overnight closure of Quacco Road, between Winding Way and Loch Way, for two cross-drains was set to end at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, the county said. The county expected Troy Street on Isle of Hope, between Romney Place and Henderson Avenue, to reopen Friday afternoon, Oct. 16, it said. Hopkins Street at 48th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue at Gwinnett Street reopened Oct. 8, the city said. The county had not posted that either road reopened. The National Weather Service had no active alerts for inland Chatham County on Oct. 19.

Overnight state road work

Georgia DOT schedules most lane closures on state routes at night. These were listed on 511 when we checked Oct. 19:

  • I-95 southbound at exit 94 (State Route 204, Abercorn Street Extension): right lane blocked for road maintenance from 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 511 showed.
  • Ended: overnight lane closures on State Route 21 at Smith Road and at Minus Avenue in Chatham County ended at 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19. A weekend double lane closure on I-95 in both directions between mile markers 87 and 99, from Richmond Hill to I-16, was set to end at 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, Georgia 511 said.

511 listed no full road closures in Chatham County on Oct. 19. Night work like this is often posted only a day ahead. Check 511ga.org or dial 511 before a late drive.

Coming up

  • Montgomery Cross Road: the city holds a community meeting on redesign options for Montgomery Cross Road between Sallie Mood Drive and Abercorn Street, the next phase of its Tide to Town urban trail, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at STEM Academy at Bartlett, 207 E. Montgomery Cross Road. It is a planning meeting; no closure is scheduled.
  • Talmadge Memorial Bridge: Georgia DOT plans to replace the bridge’s cables, bearings and joints. It has said the bridge will stay open during construction, with lane closures expected in both directions. No closure dates were posted on 511 as of Oct. 19.

City projects

The city reports on its capital projects twice a year. The June 2026 report lists these road and street-side jobs:

  • Truman Linear Park Trail, Phase IIB: a bike and pedestrian trail beside the Truman Parkway from DeRenne Avenue to Bee Road and 52nd Street, linking Lake Mayer to Daffin Park. Most construction is done and the contractor is working through punch-list items.
  • Victory Drive corridor: median landscaping and irrigation between Ogeechee Road and Downing Avenue, done under a Georgia DOT permit.
  • Little Neck Road extension: utility extensions for new apartments and businesses along Little Neck Road; construction is under way with no end date set.
  • Placentia Basin drainage: remaining money is set aside to replace culverts on Sunset, Emory and Betty drives.
  • LaRoche and DeLesseps avenues: widening with sidewalks and bike lanes between Waters Avenue and Skidaway Road is complete.

The city’s Savannah Under Construction map shows active city projects by location.

State projects

Georgia DOT lists every state project, with its status and contractor, in its GeoPI project search. One recent Savannah job: the I-16 interchange at State Route 307 (Dean Forest Road), where Reeves Construction widened and moved the ramps, restriped the bridge and upgraded the signals. GeoPI shows that $40 million project as 98.57% complete and its status as complete.

For anything on an interstate or a state route, 511 is the fastest check: it shows lane closures, crashes and road work in real time.

What this means for you

  • Northbound Abercorn at 57th Street stays closed into late January; use Habersham Street.
  • Tremont Road between Dodge Avenue and Ogeechee Road stays closed until Nov. 23; use Plymouth Avenue, or I-516 if you drive a truck.
  • Avoid Broughton and Jefferson streets downtown overnight Oct. 22; use Congress or State Street.
  • On Wilmington Island, Walthour Road stays closed until Oct. 31.
  • Expect one southbound I-95 lane at exit 94 to be blocked overnight Monday into Tuesday.
  • Check 511 before a late-night drive on I-95 or a state route.
  • Report potholes and dead signals to 311; report crashes to 911.

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Frequently asked questions

What roads are closed in Savannah right now?

As of Oct. 19, 2026, the city lists northbound Abercorn Street between 57th and 58th streets closed until Jan. 29 and Tremont Road between Dodge Avenue and Ogeechee Road closed until Nov. 23. Broughton and Jefferson streets downtown close from 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, to 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Chatham County has Walthour Road closed until Oct. 31.

How long is Abercorn Street closed in Savannah?

Northbound Abercorn Street between 57th and 58th streets is closed for storm drain repairs from Aug. 31, 2026, until 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29. Northbound traffic detours at Columbus Drive to Habersham Street.

How do I check traffic on I-16 and I-95 near Savannah?

Dial 511 from any phone or use 511ga.org, Georgia DOT’s live traffic and closure service.

Who do I call about a pothole in Savannah?

Savannah 311: dial 3-1-1 or 912-651-6565. For a crash or a hazard in the road, call 911.