Chatham county makes progress to calm rail traffic; GDOT says problem could get worse first

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Chatham County is moving forward with a plan to build a bridge over one of its most trafficked railroad crossings on Presidents Street, as rail traffic continues to affect drivers across the region.

The county has the second most railroad crossings in the state, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. GDOT has listed 39 of the state’s worst crossings for traffic, with Garden City and Savannah tied for the most with five each.

‘This has been an issue since I’ve been alive’

Garden City District 3 Alderwoman Natalyn Morris said the problem is longstanding.

“This has been an issue since I’ve been alive and then some,” Morris said…

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