Major Mobility Projects Near Savannah Receive First Notice to Proceed
CHATHAM COUNTY, GA – Savannah Mobility Contractors JV (SMC), the selected Design-Build Team for the 16@95 interchange and road widening projects slated to begin construction in early 2019, today received the first of three Notices to Proceed (NTP) from the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT).
The 16@95 Improvement Projects will improve traffic flow and enhance safety along I-16 and I-95, one of Georgia’s busiest freight corridors as well as the gateway to Georgia’s growing port in Savannah. The Design-Build Team will design and construct the I-16 at I-95 interchange and widen I-16 from I-95 to I-516 over the next three years.
The projects represent two of the 11 initial Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) projects, an initiative by Governor Nathan Deal to advance passenger and freight mobility across the state. As part of the projects, Georgia’s first turbine interchange will be constructed to replace the existing design.
“I’m excited for our team and partners to begin delivering on the commitment to enhance mobility and improve safety for motorists for this vital economic center,” Tim Matthews, P.E., Georgia DOT senior project manager, said. “Using the innovative design-build delivery method, our partners can accelerate construction and yield significant cost savings. This project will contribute greatly to improved passenger mobility throughout the Savannah metropolitan area as well as freight mobility from the Port of Savannah.”
This NTP is issued upon the execution of the contract between Georgia DOT and the Design-Build Team to perform design activities. Upon completion of the Design-Build Team’s contractual pre-construction requirements, Georgia DOT will authorize the commencement of construction.
“These steps represent the formal authorization of a contractor to begin construction,” Matthews said. “NTP moves us closer to shovels in the ground.”
The projects, estimated at $295 million, are expected to result in a 32 percent reduction in delay on I-16 from I-95 to I-516 by 2030. The project is scheduled to open to traffic in 2022.
Additional information about the 16@95 Improvement Projects can be found at http://www.dot.ga.gov/BuildSmart/Projects/Documents/MMIP/Projects/I-16%20at%20I-95%20Improvement%20Projects.pdf. More information about the Georgia DOT’s MMIP initiative can be found at http://www.dot.ga.gov/IS/MMIP.
The Georgia Department of Transportation is committed to providing a safe, seamless, and sustainable transportation system that supports Georgia’s economy and is sensitive to both its citizens and its environment. For more information on Georgia DOT, please visit www.dot.ga.gov. You also may follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/GeorgiaDOT) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/gadeptoftrans).
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