Georgia DOT to open house about State Route 21 widening project in Chatham, Effingham counties

CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - The Georgia Department of Transportation asked for the public’s participation in the proposed widening of State Route 21 in Chatham and Effingham Counties.

Interested drivers and residents can visit the online platform here: Public Outreach and Community Engagement - Georgia DOT.

Then click on “+ Current Public Meeting” and scroll to Project ID 0020172.

The Open House meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Macomber Park Building at 1104 Lexington Avenue in Rincon.

“The proposed project will expand S.R. 21 approximately 5 miles from four to six travel lanes, starting south of S.R. 30 and extending north of McCall Road. The project aims to accommodate growing traffic demands and increase roadway capacity. By using the existing median and roadway footprint where feasible, the project seeks to limit impacts on surrounding areas,” they wrote.

Comments can be submitted for Project ID 0020172 until Saturday, December 12, 2026. Written statements may be submitted to:

Ms. Amber Phillips, State Environmental Administrator, Georgia Department of Transportation, 600 West Peachtree Street, NW – 16th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30308