Motorists turning left into the Avenues at West Cobb shopping center now must wait for a green arrow before turning on Bob Cox Road. The intersection was a hotspot for accidents, with drivers trying to dodge oncoming traffic from Dallas Highway.
Motorists turning left into the Avenues at West Cobb shopping center now must wait for a green arrow before turning on Bob Cox Road. The intersection was a hotspot for accidents, with drivers trying to dodge oncoming traffic from Dallas Highway.
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Dallas Highway gets safety upgrade
by Jon Gillooly
June 18, 2013 01:30 AM | 4 4 comments | 39 39 recommendations | email to a friend
The number of accidents involving vehicles turning left into The Avenue have averaged about nine per year since 2009, and that triggered the county’s effort. Transportation standards call for further review when there are six or more left-turning accidents per year.
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