The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is asking for public feedback on a proposed bridge project along State Route 144 Spur in Bryan County. The plan aims to address the ongoing erosion of the current roadway embankment, which provides access to Fort McAllister State Park and nearby neighborhoods.
An in-person Public Information Open House will take place on March 12 from 5-7 p.m. at the Bryan County Administrative Complex located at 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive. The event will not include a formal presentation; instead, attendees can review project plans, ask questions, and share their input.
The proposal involves replacing the existing eroded section of SR 144 Spur with a new bridge just south of the current route, west of Fort McAllister State Park. Erosion caused by the Ogeechee River has impacted the area’s roadway infrastructure. The new bridge is designed to keep traffic moving during construction while providing an updated structure once completed.
Georgia DOT encourages community members to view materials related to the project online and submit comments either during the open house or by other available methods until March 26, 2026. Comments can be submitted through Georgia DOT’s Public Outreach and Community Engagement website by selecting “Current Public Meeting,” then choosing “State Route (SR) 144 Spur West of Fort McAllister State Park,” and following instructions to comment. Alternatively, written feedback may be mailed to Amber Phillips, State Environmental Administrator at Georgia Department of Transportation, 600 W. Peachtree Street, NW – 16th Floor, Atlanta, Ga. 30308.
According to Georgia DOT: “Georgia Department of Transportation plans, constructs and maintains Georgia’s state and federal highways. We’re involved in bridge, waterway, public transit, rail, general aviation, bike and pedestrian programs. And we help local governments maintain their roads. Georgia DOT and its nearly 4,000 employees are committed to delivering a transportation system focused on innovation, safety, sustainability and mobility. The Department’s vision is to boost Georgia’s competitiveness through leadership in transportation.”
