CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) - The Chatham County Department of Engineering (DOE) is hosting a Public Information Open House for the State Route 204 Corridor Study at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens on Sept. 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. -This meeting will be an open house format with stations on the following: -Review existing conditions of State Route 204 -Identify potential short-term projects to improve operation and safety -Identify potential long-term projects to improve operation and safety Focus is on the section between King George Boulevard and State Route 25/Ogeechee Road. 5-story development near historic Savannah cemeteries spurs debate The State Route 204 study will evaluate the operation and safety of State Route 204/ Abercorn Street between US 17 and King George Boulevard. It will also look at alternative access options at Ford Avenue, Pine Grove Drive, and Don Zipperer Road. The study will include public involvement with stakeholder and public meetings. Since the completion of the King George Interchange, the traffic signal at Pine Grove Drive is the new bottleneck point, with a crash frequency well above state average, according to the DOE. Due to the high crash frequency, the Department of Transportation is considering closing the median crossing and eliminating the traffic signal. The DOE says the closing would improve the operation and safety on State Route 204 but will likely add 10 to 20 minutes of travel time for residents in the communities of Pine Grove Drive and Don Zipperer Road. The goal of the study is to find short- and long-term solutions for the location.