The recipient will conduct planning and preliminary engineering (PE) for three sub-projects that, if constructed, will improve the movement of rail freight into and out of the port of savannah…

The County of Chatham received a $4,675,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration under the Railroad Crossing Elimination (CFDA 20.327) program. The grant funds planning and preliminary engineering activities for three sub-projects aimed at improving rail freight movement in and out of the Port of Savannah while reducing impacts on the public.

The sub-projects include: 1) Constructing a new wye connection, new lead, and improvements to the CSXT Savannah Yard; 2) Relocating the access road at Gate 1 of the Garden City Terminal; and 3) Constructing a new siding and grade separation at Grange Road. These infrastructure improvements are intended to enhance the efficiency and safety of rail operations in the region. The grant award period runs from September 1, 2024 to April 19, 2026.

The recipient will conduct planning and preliminary engineering (PE) for three sub-projects that, if constructed, will improve the movement of rail freight into and out of the port of savannah (port) while reducing the impact of rail movements on the public. The project consists of planning and PE activities for three discrete projects in chatham county, GA. The recipient will complete planning and PE for the following sub-projects: i-516 alternate lead: the i-516 alternate lead sub-project would construct a new WYE at louisville road, a new connection to csxs savannah yard, and the new river lead which will run between interstate 516 and BAY street. Gate 1 road relocation: this sub-project would relocate the access road at gate 1 for the garden city terminal. Grange road grade separation: this sub-project would construct a new siding north of grange road and a grade separation at grange road.