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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Updated: April 5, 2024

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Office of Communications

opc@savannahga.gov

 TRAFFIC ALERT: 

Southbound Lanes on Abercorn Reopened

SAVANNAH – All southbound lanes on Abercorn Street between 52^nd and 54^th Streets have been reopened following permanent repairs to correct the area of roadway failure that occurred on Friday, March 29. 

The cause of the roadway failure was determined to be a damaged stormwater pipe which was completely repaired this week along with another lateral pipe that also showed damage. 

From March 29:

All southbound lanes on Abercorn Street between 52^nd and 54^th Streets have been reopened following temporary repairs to correct the area of roadway failure that occurred earlier today. 

The cause of the roadway failure has been determined to be a damaged stormwater pipe. Permanent repairs will take place beginning on Tuesday, April 2, and will necessitate southbound lanes again be closed and all traffic detoured at 52^nd St. 

Repairs are expected to take a few days. There will be no impact to northbound lanes of Abercorn.  City staff will provide updates to the public as they become available. 

From earlier:

All southbound lanes on Abercorn Street between 52^nd and 54^th Streets are closed until further notice due to a roadway failure. All traffic will be detoured at 52^nd St. The northbound lanes of Abercorn remain open. 

City staff are currently assessing the situation and will provide an update to the public when available.

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