Editing Interstate 16 (section)

=== I-95 interchange ===
Due to high congestion during [[rush hour]] in Savannah and many deadly car accidents, the [[Georgia Department of Transportation]] (GDOT) has undertaken a new construction project at the interchange of I-95 and I-16 (exit&nbsp;157 on I-16), along with other I-16 improvements.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.savannahnow.com/news/2016-06-28/proposed-i-16-work-promises-widening-safety|title=Proposed I-16 work promises widening, safety|last=Ray|first=Brittini|website=Savannah Morning News|language=en|access-date=August 12, 2019}}</ref> The project, dubbed as the 16@95 Improvement Projects, includes:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.equipmentworld.com/ga-to-get-its-first-turbine-interchange-with-i-16-i-95-rehab/|title=I-16/I-95 rehab to include Ga.'s first turbine interchange|last=McLoud|first=Don|website=www.equipmentworld.com|date=November 12, 2018 |access-date=August 12, 2019}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.dot.ga.gov/BS/Projects/SpecialProjects/1695Improvement#tab-3|title=I-16 at I-95 Improvement Projects - MMIP Project|website=www.dot.ga.gov|access-date=August 12, 2019|archive-date=August 12, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190812170153/http://www.dot.ga.gov/BS/Projects/SpecialProjects/1695Improvement#tab-3|url-status=dead}}</ref>

* The widening of I-16 from two lanes in each direction to three lanes between the junctions with [[Interstate 95 in Georgia|I-95]] and [[Interstate 516|I-516]] (exit&nbsp;164).
* The construction of a partial [[Interchange (road)#Turbine interchange|turbine interchange]] (whirlpool interchange) at the junction of I-16 and I-95, in which two existing loop ramps, from I-16 westbound to I-95 southbound, and from I-95 southbound to I-16 eastbound, will be replaced with turbine configuration ramps.
* The creation of a [[Local–express lanes|collector–distributor road]] on I-95 northbound to separate through traffic from cars exiting onto and entering from I-16.
* The construction of a two-lane emergency median cross-over for westbound I-16 traffic between Dean Forest Road/SR&nbsp;307 (exit&nbsp;160) and I-95, to assist in hurricane evacuations from Savannah. 
* Ramp meters will be installed at exit 160 as well as exit 162 (Chatham Parkway)
* The reconstruction of six bridges, replacement of four bridges, and the construction of three new bridges near the area.
* The addition of new interchange lighting at the I-95 interchange and [[Intelligent transportation system|Intelligent Transportation System]] technology to provide real-time driving conditions to travelers.

The project, upon completion, is expected to result in a 32% decrease in I-16 congestion by 2030.<ref name=":0" /> Despite concerns from residents, no new noise barriers will be built along I-16 during the construction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.savannahnow.com/news/20190606/gdot-new-lanes-on-i-16-new-i-95-interchange-to-be-completed-by-2022|title=GDOT: New lanes on I-16, new I-95 interchange to be completed by 2022|last=Peebles|first=Will|website=Savannah Morning News|language=en|access-date=August 12, 2019}}</ref> A noise study concluded that barriers would not be necessary since traffic noise were not predicted to be over 66&nbsp;[[dB(A)]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.in.gov/indot/files/Noise%20Barriers%20Brochure.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=August 12, 2019 |archive-date=January 9, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190109080339/https://www.in.gov/indot/files/Noise%20Barriers%20Brochure.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The project is expected to cost around $295&nbsp;million.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wsav.com/news/traffic/exclusive-new-artist-rendition-of-i-16-i-95-interchange-project/|title=EXCLUSIVE: New artist rendition of I-16, I-95 interchange project|last=Antonacci|first=Kelly|date=October 24, 2018|website=WSAV-TV|language=en-US|access-date=August 12, 2019}}</ref> Construction, which will be completed by Savannah Mobility Contractors JV, was set to begin in the second half of 2019 and be completed by the end of 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wtoc.com/2019/06/07/i-i-project-use-new-interchange-configuration/|title=I-16/I-95 project to use new interchange configuration|last=Logan|first=Zach|date=June 7, 2019 |publisher=WTOC|language=en-US|access-date=August 12, 2019}}</ref> However, construction did not start until 2020, has been delayed multiple times, and is now expected to cost $317.4 million.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Winkelmann |first1=Sarah |title=I-16 at I-95 construction delays causing project to take longer, but end is in sight |url=https://www.wtoc.com/2022/12/05/i-16-i-95-construction-delays-causing-project-take-longer-end-is-sight/ |access-date=May 15, 2023 |work=www.wtoc.com |date=December 5, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> The ramp from I-16 west to I-95 south was opened on March 23, 2023,<ref>{{cite news |title=First new I-16/I-95 ramp set to open Thursday |url=https://www.statesboroherald.com/local/first-new-i-16i-95-ramp-set-open-thursday/ |access-date=May 15, 2023 |work=www.statesboroherald.com |date=March 20, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Schrader |first1=Shea |title=New I-16/I-95 interchange ramp now open |url=https://www.wtoc.com/2023/03/24/new-i-16i-95-interchange-ramp-now-open/ |access-date=May 15, 2023 |work=www.wtoc.com |date=March 24, 2023 |language=en}}</ref> with the ramp from I-95 south to I-16 east opened on June 2, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=See the Latest Happenings at 16@95 Improvement Projects! |url=https://us20.campaign-archive.com/?u=85e8270674fc9a47b18bf99be&id=cd4809e72f |website=us20.campaign-archive.com |access-date=January 29, 2024}}</ref> Construction is ongoing as of January 29, 2024, with long-term detour routes in place.<ref>{{cite news |title=Expect delays on I-16, I-95 as construction continues |url=https://www.wtoc.com/video/2024/01/24/expect-delays-i-16-i-95-construction-continues/ |access-date=January 29, 2024 |date=January 24, 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Interstate Closure Advisory for the 16@95 Improvement Projects |url=https://www.griceconnect.com/local-news/interstate-closure-advisory-for-the-1695-improvement-projects-8169028 |access-date=January 29, 2024 |work=Grice Connect |date=January 28, 2024 |language=en}}</ref>