I-95 Expansion + NCSL
It was great to be in the Low Country with state officials from Georgia and South Carolina to celebrate a historic partnership between our states. On Thursday, we broke ground on a project that will widen a 10-mile stretch of I-95 from the Savannah River to US 278 in South Carolina from four lanes to six by 2030. The House is proud to have supported Georgia's $116 million investment in this project to replace the bridges over the Savannah River, strengthening opportunities for our state's continued economic growth.
We also look forward to the future groundbreaking to widen I-95 to eight lanes from the Georgia/South Carolina border to Savannah. This project is a direct result of the surplus funding investment made by the Governor and the Georgia General Assembly, ensuring that we meet the needs of today and create a strong foundation for the success of our great state!
Georgia, South Carolina, and our neighbors across the Southeast have emerged as leaders in economic growth, development, and investment—and that’s because of strategic, forward-looking leadership that prioritizes investments in our infrastructure.
Whether it’s the millions of citizens who travel on this interstate each year, the thousands of commuters and families who rely on I-95 every day, or the millions of tons of goods and products that are shipped from the Port of Savannah to South Carolina, Georgia, and to the rest of the nation and the world, this project reflects our shared commitment to enhancing mobility, safety, and opportunity for our states.
I’m looking forward to a smooth road ahead to completion in 2030, and continued collaboration for the shared success of Georgia, South Carolina, and beyond.
Breaking ground on the I-95 project with Georgia Department of Transportation Chair Anne Purcell, Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry, South Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Justin Powell, South Carolina House Speaker Murrell Smith, and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster
Pictured with Georgia Department of Transportation Chair Anne Purcell and Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry
National Conference of State Legislatures
Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Boston for the National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2025 annual conference. It was a great time of fellowship with legislators, advocates, and leaders from across the nation.
As the House prepares for another successful legislative session in 2026, it’s important that we gather input and hear from our surrounding states about how they’re addressing the issues of the day. From energy and infrastructure to tax policy, education, and healthcare, the Georgia House is looking forward to delivering more meaningful results for the citizens of our state.
We also greatly depend on input from our constituents at home, so as always, I hope to hear from you before we reconvene in January about the policies and issues that matter most to you.
You can reach me by calling my office at (404) 656-5020 or sending an email to jon.burns@house.ga.gov.
Speaking to a great group of legislators, leaders, and advocates at “Georgia Night” in Boston
My best,
Speaker Jon Burns