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Savannah and Tybee Island Traffic and Safety Updates

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News Summary

Savannah State University is implementing vital traffic updates as students return to campus, coinciding with Tybee Island’s ongoing safety measures during spring break. Key changes include the temporary closure of the Laroche Avenue gate and rerouted traffic due to the recent Talmadge Bridge incident. The upcoming Every Woman’s Marathon will disrupt major Savannah roadways, with authorities urging patience. Meanwhile, Tybee Island’s Orange Crush event saw a decrease in arrests and improved organization. These updates are essential for ensuring safe and efficient community experiences as the summer season approaches.

Savannah and Tybee Island Traffic and Safety Updates

Savannah State University has announced important traffic updates ahead of the academic year, coinciding with ongoing safety measures in Tybee Island during busy spring break events. As students prepare to return to campus on August 13, the university will close the Laroche Avenue gate from August 4 to August 12 due to road repairs related to construction on Thompkins Road. During this closure, drivers can access the campus through the Falligant Avenue or Jasmine Avenue entrances. Savannah State University appreciates the community’s patience as they work on these essential improvements.

In addition, the Talmadge Bridge reopened at 5:45 p.m. on Friday after an earlier closure when a crane struck its underside while navigating the Savannah River. Prior to its reopening, traffic from Hutchinson Island was rerouted onto northbound U.S. 17, creating significant delays in the surrounding area. Live traffic data indicated heavy congestion, particularly on the James P. Houlihan Bridge spanning S.C. 170 and GA-25. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has stated that the Talmadge Bridge will remain closed for inspections but has not provided a date for completion.

As the traffic landscape becomes more complicated, the city will also host the Every Woman’s Marathon this weekend, involving around 7,000 runners. Major Savannah roadways, including Broughton St., Bay St., The Truman Parkway, and Abercorn St., will be impacted during the event. City leaders have assured that this year’s marathon is designed to minimize disruptions for local residents, with road closures commencing early Saturday morning instead of days in advance. Over 40 roads will be affected, and Savannah Police are urging the public to exercise patience throughout the event.

On Tybee Island, the Orange Crush event saw the police making 22 arrests over the weekend, with an equal number of traffic citations issued. Notably, one of the arrests stemmed from an unrelated family issue. Compared to previous years, this year’s number of arrests has decreased, down from 54 arrests last year to 26. Mayor Brian West expressed contentment with the crowd composition, noting the presence of a mostly young college demographic and the absence of the problematic crowd seen in past events.

Organizers of Orange Crush secured an official permit for the event and committed to environmental sustainability by planning cleanup efforts to maintain the beach’s cleanliness post-event. This year’s festival was condensed to a single day, occurring only on Saturday, as opposed to the usual three-day format. The event concluded by 8 p.m. EDT, with attendees required to vacate the beach afterward. The Tybee Island police department, alongside local law enforcement, ramped up security measures with approximately 130 officers on duty for the event.

Cleanup efforts commenced shortly after the festival’s conclusion, with organizers encouraging volunteers to help collect litter. Originally starting in 1989 as a gathering for Savannah State students, Orange Crush has since evolved into a much larger festival. City officials have worked to implement a site plan that restricts access to parking lots that previously caused issues during the event. Organizers have also improved the festival’s structure, security, and coordination for a smoother experience this year.

The traffic updates and ongoing safety measures in Savannah and Tybee Island are critical as the summer season approaches, ensuring a safe and smoothly run community experience during peak attendance periods.

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