News Summary
A new traffic circle is being built at the intersection of Riverwood Parkway and General Woods Parkway in Columbia County. This initiative aims to address traffic safety concerns as students return to school. Local engineers report that despite weather challenges, construction is proceeding smoothly, with plans to complete the project by August. Improvements include new traffic signs and a focus on minimizing excavation work. Meanwhile, emergency repairs on the Calumet Bridge will affect traffic flow this week. Community members are hopeful for a safer environment with these developments.
Evans, Georgia – A new traffic circle is being constructed at the intersection of Riverwood Parkway and General Woods Parkway in Columbia County, aimed at enhancing safety for students and parents as they head back to school. This development, located near Greenbrier Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, is a direct response to local concerns about traffic safety voiced during an Aiken County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday night.
On Tuesday, contractors began measuring and marking the locations for the traffic circle and exit medians. Despite challenges presented by rainy weather, Columbia County Engineer Kyle Titus reported that progress on the project is proceeding smoothly. The construction of the traffic circle is expected to significantly improve safety and efficiency in traffic flow at this busy intersection for daily users.
As part of preparations for the new traffic configuration, new traffic pattern signs for Riverwood Parkway are anticipated to be installed as early as Wednesday. The contractors are working to meet an August deadline for project completion, aiming to have the traffic circle operational before the school year begins.
Safety and traffic efficiency are top priorities for this project, as emphasized by local authorities. The construction plan has been designed to minimize heavy excavation work, which should facilitate a more rapid completion time. This approach reflects a broader goal of maintaining safe travel routes for students and families in the area.
In a related transportation development, the Calumet Bridge on Bridge Street in Augusta will close for emergency repairs starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4. This closure, which has been necessitated by the identification of a loose bridge joint, will affect westbound traffic on Wednesday and eastbound traffic on Thursday. Drivers are advised they will be detoured to the Memorial Bridge during the period of repair, which is expected to be completed by 6 a.m. on Friday, June 6.
These projects represent ongoing efforts by local authorities to enhance roadway safety and manage traffic flow effectively. The timely completion of both the traffic circle and the Calumet Bridge repairs is hoped to have a positive impact on the local community’s traffic conditions, especially with the back-to-school season approaching.
Columbia County’s initiative to improve traffic safety at key intersections, such as Riverwood Parkway, demonstrates a commitment to addressing community concerns and prioritizing the safety of young travelers. Parents and community members alike are optimistic about the changes and their potential to create a safer environment for navigating the area’s busy roads.
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- WRDW: Construction Begins on New Traffic Circle
- Google Search: Traffic Circle Safety
- WMTW: Emergency Repairs and Bridge Closure
- Wikipedia: Traffic Circle
- Post and Courier: North Augusta Commission Roundabout
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Roundabout
- The Augusta Press: Augusta Half Marathon Road Closures
- Google News: Augusta Traffic Updates
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