SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The signage on I-16 near the 37th Street connector suffered some damage following a crash on Monday morning that closed the interstate for most of the day.
The commute on the first Monday of 2026 was heavily impacted after a tractor-trailer failed to maintain a lane and crashed on I-16 Eastbound at Exit 166, causing a fire and delaying traffic.
The interstate was reopened Monday evening at approximately 6:35 p.m.
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The crash damaged the large overhead signage, which has since been removed. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) says an assessment is underway to evaluate whether the sign will be salvaged or if complete replacement is needed…