Meldrim Roundabout Project
Sector: Automotive • Location: Meldrim, Georgia, United States
Source: Savannah Morning News
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) proposes building a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 17 and Marlow Road in Meldrim, Effingham County. The project aims to improve safety by reducing crashes, including fatal ones, at this high-risk intersection. The plan involves removing a diseased oak tree and preserving other historic trees where possible. The roundabout is designed to ac
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Automotive, Road, Commercial
- Location
- Meldrim, Georgia, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Savannah Morning News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) proposes building a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 17 and Marlow Road in Meldrim, Effingham County. The project aims to improve safety by reducing crashes, including fatal ones, at this high-risk intersection. The plan involves removing a diseased oak tree and preserving other historic trees where possible. The roundabout is designed to accommodate large vehicles and is estimated to cost $4.6 million. Despite safety benefits, the project faces opposition from local residents concerned about tree removal, cost, and roundabout navigation. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Georgia |
City | Meldrim |
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Source | Savannah Morning News |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Automotive, Road, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-03-19 |
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