The Mountain Industrial Boulevard commute just got shorter. The road is still the same length, but drivers will cover the distance nearly a full minute faster thanks to traffic signal enhancements at the intersection of Hugh Howell Road and Mountain Industrial Boulevard.
Once one of the most congested intersections in the Mountain Industrial Boulevard corridor, the bottleneck has been reduced at peak times thanks to traffic signal timing and operational enhancements by Tucker-based Sunbelt Traffic LLC, and funded by the Stone Mountain Community Improvement District. Currently more than 35,000 vehicles travel the busy roadway each day.
The signal timing effort has reduced corridor trips by an average of 50 seconds during the busiest morning and afternoon drive times, according to before-and-after video measurements of the intersection.
Beyond the signal timing work, the CID has focused on improved area signage and enhanced lighted street signs to promote better navigation throughout the corridor. Additionally, the CID has assisted in securing pavement repairs and other infrastructure upgrades in areas most heavily traveled by commercial vehicle traffic.
A more detailed traffic flow study to evaluate improvements to further decrease travel times along Mountain Industrial Boulevard is underway.
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