Update: Woodstock (Cherokee)

There’s good news for drivers who want more visibility for road signs along the region’s interstates.

In early August, we told you about Howard Cox’s issue with signs on the I-575 corridor. Cox is not the first to voice a complaint, but it seems like help is on the way for his problem.

He said he uses this route frequently and that he knows when to get off of I-575 near Bells Ferry Road, but is quite sure that others miss their exit because of overgrown trees and bushes.

“It seems rather ironic that massive amount of trees were clear cut for the Peach Pass lane construction only to install very large fences to help with noise,” he added.

We learned this week that DOT was sending out tree trimmers to address the issue.

Days on the list: 17

Who’s getting it fixed: Natalie Dale, Georgia Department of ‍Transportation, ndale@dot.ga.gov

Update: Kennesaw (Cobb)

Also in August, we told you about a reader’s concern over a dangerous spot on a busy thoroughfare. With hundreds of miles in Atlanta’s interstate system, bad spots on the roads are often brought to our attention. It appears this one is on the way to being addressed fairly quickly.

“On I -75 north past Canton Road in the far right-hand lane, on the north side of the bridge over Bells Ferry Road, there is a bad place as you leave the bridge. It is eight or nine inches wide and has been worked on a couple of times, but not done properly. It bangs your car badly. It has been that way forever. Can you prod some people to get it repaired correctly?” JW Wells asked.

We did some prodding and learned this week that DOT is sending out maintenance crews to examine the problem.

Days on the list: 10

Who’s getting it fixed: Natalie Dale, Georgia Department of ‍Transportation, ndale@dot.ga.gov

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