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Savannah celebrates preservation of heritage
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SAVANNAH — Historic Savannah Foundation, which is committed to preserving Savannah’s heritage, is having its fifth annual Savannah Preservation Festival Thursday-Saturday. The events mark the 50th anniversary of Savannah’s designation as a National Historic Landmark District.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation designates May as “Preservation Month.” HSF’s educational festival programs include and awards luncheon, a free opening lecture and reception, a wine tasting and home tour and a free block party on Broughton Street.
“During the 2016 Savannah Preservation Festival, we will celebrate several milestones: the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation

Act and Savannah’s designation as a National Historic Landmark District, and the Centennial of the National Park Service,” said Daniel Carey, president and CEO of Historic Savannah Foundation.
The award lunch, Re-Ribbon Cutting for the 50th anniversary of Savannah’s National Landmark District Designation and lecture are all Thursday.
Events Friday include the tour of some of Savannah’s finest homes from 6-9 p.m. Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. in Washington Square and costs $75 per person.

The tour will include sampling wines paired with gourmet appetizers during this self-guided walking tour in the heart of Warren and Washington Wards in the Landmark Historic District.
Saturday’s evenings focus on the Block Party: Broughton Street. It runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 100 Block of West Broughton Street. It is free and open to the public.

What better place to see preservation in progress than on vibrant Broughton Street? Savannah’s traditional commercial core, Broughton is home to dozens of retail stores and residential lofts, scores of historic buildings, and hundreds of jobs. This festive and family-friendly event will include live music, craft exshibits and food and drink.
Festival event tickets available at myHSF.org.

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Interstate lane closures, detours set
Traffic shift in effect for 20 days near Savannah Airport
GaDOT

The Georgia Department of Transportation continues to improve highway infrastructure throughout the area. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue through Saturday. Closure schedules may change due to weather or other factors.

Lane closures by county are scheduled as follows:

 

Bryan County

·         From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday I-16 Westbound from US 80/Exit 143 to SR 119/Exit 137 will have single-lane closures for bridge rehabilitation work.

 

Chatham County I-95 Resurfacing

·         There will be continuous double-lane closures and a shift in traffic patterns for 20 days near the Savannah Airport as approach slabs at Pipemakers Bridge are replaced. Lane closures will be in effect between mileposts 103 and 104 Monday, and ramp closures at Exit 102 will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday and Tuesday.

 

Liberty County

·         From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through May 12, there will be nightly ramp closures with detours at I-95 exits 76 and 67 to replace existing concrete on ramps.

 

For more information about travel conditions on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, call 511. More information is also available at www.511ga.org.  

The Georgia Department of Transportation continues to improve highway infrastructure throughout the area. As a result, work on construction and maintenance projects will continue through Saturday. Closure schedules may change due to weather or other factors.

Lane closures by county are scheduled as follows:

 

Bryan County

·         From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday I-16 Westbound from US 80/Exit 143 to SR 119/Exit 137 will have single-lane closures for bridge rehabilitation work.

 

Chatham County I-95 Resurfacing

·         There will be continuous double-lane closures and a shift in traffic patterns for 20 days near the Savannah Airport as approach slabs at Pipemakers Bridge are replaced. Lane closures will be in effect between mileposts 103 and 104 Monday, and ramp closures at Exit 102 will be in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday and Tuesday.

 

Liberty County

·         From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. through May 12, there will be nightly ramp closures with detours at I-95 exits 76 and 67 to replace existing concrete on ramps.

 

For more information about travel conditions on Georgia’s interstates and state routes, call 511. More information is also available at www.511ga.org. 

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