Savannah’s Big Drainage Upgrade | Savannah News

Savannah’s tackling a major $48 million drainage upgrade in the low-lying Casey Canal area, with construction set to begin August on Abercorn Street near 56th — expect lane closures for months, traffic rerouted to Habersham, and one southbound lane kept open. City leaders, including Alderman Nick Palumbo, stress the short-term pain is worth long-term gains, calling it “a swear at it today, swear by it tomorrow” project. Boosted by an additional $20 million from recent sales tax funds, this infrastructure push aims to prevent future flooding and improve quality of life — and yes, it’s going to be a hassle, but it’s necessary. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe41df9b1f3fe17c