Brampton Road Connector Opens July 16 in Savannah

Brampton Road Connector to Open July 16, Giving Truck Drivers Faster Access to the Port of Savannah

Truck drivers serving the Port of Savannah will soon have a faster route to and from one of the nation’s busiest container ports. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is scheduled to open the Brampton Road Connector on July 16, creating a new four-lane freight corridor designed to improve truck traffic flow, reduce congestion, and eliminate delays caused by rail crossings.

The $126 million project connects the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal directly to the I-16 corridor, providing a more efficient route for freight moving between Savannah, Atlanta, and inland markets.

How the Brampton Road Connector Will Benefit Truck Drivers

The new Brampton Road Connector links Garden City Terminal’s Gate 3 directly to the interstate system. According to the Georgia Ports Authority, the highway is expected to streamline freight movement while removing truck traffic from neighborhood streets and eliminating at-grade railroad crossings that have historically slowed commercial vehicles.

For truck drivers, the improvements are expected to provide:

• Faster access between the Port of Savannah and Interstate 16
• Fewer delays caused by railroad crossings
• A more direct route to inland freight markets
• Reduced congestion on local streets
• Improved safety for both commercial drivers and surrounding communities

Georgia Ports President and CEO Griff Lynch said the project will help improve truck turn times at the port while providing safer routes for freight moving inland.

Final Piece of Savannah’s Freight Corridor

The Brampton Road project is the final major component of a long-term effort to create a dedicated cargo beltway around the Port of Savannah.

Over the past 12 years, GDOT has invested nearly $600 million in freight transportation improvements around the port. Those projects include:

• The reconstruction of the I-16/I-95 interchange and widening of I-16
• Jimmy Deloach Parkway, a limited-access truck route connecting the terminal with Interstates 16 and 95
• The Highway 307 overpass, allowing trucks and trains to move without interrupting one another
• Improvements to Grange Road, providing better truck access to Garden City Terminal

Together, these projects are intended to improve freight mobility while reducing conflicts between commercial traffic and local motorists.

Port of Savannah Continues to Grow

The Port of Savannah remains one of the fastest-growing container ports in the United States. According to the Georgia Ports Authority, the port handles approximately 14,000 truck gate moves each day, serves 40 weekly vessel calls, and is connected by 42 double-stack freight trains each week, making efficient truck access a critical part of the regional supply chain.

The new Brampton Road Connector is expected to strengthen those connections by providing a more direct highway route for freight entering and leaving the terminal.

What It Means for the Trucking Industry

For truck drivers hauling containers through Savannah, the opening of Brampton Road could mean less time navigating local roads and fewer delays before reaching the interstate.

By eliminating railroad crossings and creating a direct connection between Garden City Terminal and I-16, the new corridor is designed to improve the efficiency of freight transportation while supporting continued growth at one of the country’s busiest container gateways. If the project performs as expected, drivers moving freight through the Port of Savannah could see quicker turn times and a more reliable route beginning July 16.