Item: Atlanta (Fulton)
During the holiday season, traffic can be a nightmare at the local mall. Last week, we got an email from a reader trying to get to the mall.
“I have taken East Paces Ferry Road that goes behind Lenox Mall for years to get to the mall or shops on the other side of the mall. Today, making a left from Roxboro Road onto East Paces Ferry Road, I discovered the road pattern was different, and I ended up in the center lane that was for oncoming traffic,” wrote Carol Weber.
She said there is no signage indicating a change to the road, and the markings are not clear. She added there is a southbound turn lane from Roxboro Road that the northbound left turners suddenly have to share.
“The lanes are significantly narrowed, and there was nearly an accident with a semi-truck because of the narrow width of the road, and it couldn’t make the turn properly. The semi nearly took out the street lamp and crushed part of the storm drain. The lane size is ridiculously narrow. The lane I was supposed to be in was so narrow I thought it wasn’t a lane.” she wrote.
She said she’s not sure if the roadway is complete.
“I think it is very unsafe, and today the cars behind me ended up traveling in the wrong lane of traffic. I saw a near collision with one of those cars. The whole thing was crazy.”
We sent her concerns to the city of Atlanta and will keep you updated.
Days on the list: 2
Who’s looking into it: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner James Jackson, 404-330-6240, jamesjackson@atlantaga.gov
Item: Fayette (Fayetteville)
With thousands of roadways in the metro area, our readers are always eager to tell us about problems on the local highways.
This week’s issue comes from south of the city, where a reader is concerned about a state highway.
The reader complained about a section of Highway 85 near its intersection on the southside of Fayetteville with Highway 92. The reader sent us a photo to illustrate the partial repaving that has occurred on the road, but wonders when the whole route will be repaved.
We sent the concern to DOT and will let you know when we have an answer.
Days on the list: 2
Who’s looking into it: Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Natalie Dale, ndale@dot.ga.gov
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