Hwy 5

HWY 5/DORSETT SHOALS RD/POOL RD/BANKS MILL RD ROUND-ABOUT

We had a great turnout at the Open House on the Hwy 5 Round-about Tuesday.  Although not noted in the newspaper, I WAS at the meeting... I would not invite 1000 people to an important event affecting my District and NOT show up.  However, I did have to leave around 5:30 due to a Planning and Zoning Meeting, at which I had 4 parcels in my district appearing before the Board.  Nevertheless, I had the opportunity to speak to many of you, and I believe the concept presented by the State DOT was well received.  Those unable to come can still share your opinion either by email at https://por.dot.ga.gov/projectInfo/0009836/PDF/0009836_Handout_2017.02.07.pdf (handout/comment)or by mail to...Mr. Eric Duff, GeorgiaDOT, 600 W Peachtree St, NW, 16th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30308.  DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS IS FEBRUARY 17, as set by GDOT.

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT HWY 5 & I-20

• This project will add an additional exclusive right turn lane onto Hwy. 5 northward to allow for dual flow right turns off the westbound I-20 ramp. This will allow for less congestion and backup on that ramp.
• Traffic signal upgrades are also included throughout the Hwy 5 corridor to eliminate congestion for left turn lane signals with flashing yellow arrow (FYA) control. 
  This conversion has already been completed and is currently in operation.
• Construction of an additional southbound SR 5 left turn lane on to Douglas Boulevard eastbound.  This addition of a second left turn lane allowing for dual left turns during each traffic signal cycle will  shorten the entire light cycle allowing faster flow of travel in and around that entire intersection.
• The left turn auxiliary lane at the entrance to the Wesley Pond Apartments and adjacent commercial properties has been completed by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).  This helped to eliminate the U-turns at the W Stewart Mill intersection.
• Also included in the project is the installation of Intelligent Transportation Systems/Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ITS/ATMS) connectivity and devices for traffic monitoring, incident detection, and system optimization.