POOLER, Ga. () – Pooler officials held a groundbreaking for the Quacco Road expansion, as the city experiences rapid growth.

The city celebrated the $25 million project, one of the single largest investments in Pooler history. It is aimed to relieve congestion for drivers who travel this busy road. Several city officials, along with Rep. Buddy Carter, were in attendance.

“This level of investment is significant in its achievement, demonstrating that Pooler continues to exceed expectations,” Mayor of Pooler Karen Williams said. “The Quacco Road widening has been years in the making, reflecting our city’s rapid growth and increasing demand of our transportation network. As Pooler expands, so too must our infrastructure.”

The project includes a new four lane roadway that will stretch from Blue Moon Crossing, past Canal Bank Road.  It features a new signalized intersection, traffic signal upgrades and sidewalks and a multi-use trail.

“…moving through our city is an important aspect of city government and most importantly, whether it’s police, fire or public safety,” Heath Lloyd, Pooler city manager said. “Wider roads really help with that response time. And so, this is an improvement that’s going to touch all aspects of living in the city of Pooler…”

The investment is made possible through voter approved SPLOST VII funding. City officials said they do not have plans to close the road during construction, but they urged drivers to remain patient throughout the process.

“There is a phase two project that we hope to move forward right behind to expand this whole network,” Lloyd said. “Also, we’re working with our partners with Chatham County. They are expanding on the other side of Interstate 95. So, we believe that this entire structure will be expanded to four lanes in the near future.”

The project is projected to wrap up in just under three years.