Update 10/15/24 5:00 am - all lanes are open.
The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Bulloch County Sheriff's deputies have temporarily closed one lane of I-16 westbound from exit 116 (Hwy. 301 South) to exit 111 (Pulaski Excelsior Road) on Monday, October 14, 2024. They are also intermediately closing both westbound lane while they are investigating an incident in the area. Motorists traveling through this area are advised by GSP to find alternative routes and to avoid the area if possible.
As of 10:30 p.m., Grice Connect has received reports that traffic is backed up for over two miles on the westbound side of I-16. There is a significant police, fire, and EMS presence at the scene. This is an active scene and delays can be expected throughout the night.
Bulloch County EMS and Bulloch County Fire responded around 9:00 p.m. to treat a critically injured victim, though the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.
Grice Connect is actively following this developing story and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
