Traffic improvements at the U.S. Highway 84 and Hendry and Keller Streets intersection in Blackshear — commonly known as Five Points — have been completed.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced last week that new traffic patterns are now in place at the intersection.
The work was done as part of a GDOT Quick Response project to improve traffic flow and enhance safety at the intersection. Highway Avenue was realigned to U.S. Highway 84 with construction of a right turn lane. Lee Street is one way from Hendry Street to Hall Street. Lee Street traffic will no longer have access to enter the intersection.
The Quick Response Program supports low cost operational projects on the State Route system such as restriping, intersection improvements, turn lane additions and extensions.
These projects can be implemented in a short period of time and typically cost less than $200,000. They generally stay within the state right-of-way and require little if any utility relocation. Quick Response projects are identified by Georgia DOT staff and managed through the Office of Local Grants.
Motorists are reminded to pay special attention to traffic control devices, signs and posted speed limits to ensure safe passage as motorists become familiar with the new traffic patterns at this location.
