Lexington Traffic Committee Gathers to Address Major Intersection Improvements

Lexington Residents and Committee Work Together for Traffic Solutions!

LEXINGTON, S.C. — If you’ve ever sat in traffic in Lexington during rush hour, you know just how frustrating it can be. But the good news is that a group of dedicated local volunteers is stepping up to tackle some of the city’s most challenging intersections. This Wednesday morning, the traffic committee will hold a meeting to discuss improvements to three hotspots in town.

What’s on the Agenda?

The committee, comprising volunteers, town staff, and local professionals, is set to address issues concerning Old Chapin Road at Old Cherokee, Highway 378 at Northside Drive, and the notorious Sunset Split. Whether you’re a daily commuter, a parent dropping kids off at school, or just someone who dreads being stuck in gridlock, these discussions are key to enhancing our roadways.

Randy Edwards, the Lexington director of transportation, explained that this dedicated team listens to the concerns of residents, aiming to come up with meaningful traffic changes that can be recommended to the town council. “It is a group of volunteers, along with some town staff and local professionals that hear citizen complaints, citizen concerns relating to traffic and or transportation items,” he said.

A Closer Look at the Hotspots

Let’s delve into the specifics of each intersection they’re targeting:

• Old Chapin Road and Old Cherokee Road: One hot topic is the potential need for an extension or addition of the right turn lane from Old Chapin onto Old Cherokee. Residents in the area support the idea. Jeff Tarpley, a local resident, noted, “Anytime you can extend a lane to honestly any road in Lexington, it’s going to be beneficial. There’s so much population growth and so many new homes being built. I think the infrastructure needs to keep up.”
• Highway 378 and Northside Drive: Here, the focus will be on traffic patterns, particularly concerning the homes zoned for Meadow Glen schools. The committee will examine routes taken to the school, especially considering the lack of connectivity from Ginny Lane to Mineral Springs Road.
• The Sunset Split: This intersection is part of the larger Corley Mill Gateway Project, which includes a right of way acquisition that is set to begin this season, followed by construction in about a year and a half.

The Committee’s Goals

So why is this meeting so important? Well, the committee is hoping to not just brainstorm but actually recommend changes that could ease the daily traffic woes of Lexington residents. Edwards emphasized that they also play a vital role in communicating with those who have concerns. “A lot of concerns that do get brought to us are really SCDOT roadways, those types of things. So we’re able to at least lobby on their behalf, to present ideas or even to inform citizens of where we’re at with maybe the next road project,” he said.

Join the Discussion!

Residents who want to be in the loop are encouraged to join the meeting, which kicks off at 8 a.m. at 111 Maiden Ln, Lexington, SC 29072, on the third-floor conference room. This is an excellent opportunity for locals to voice their concerns, share ideas, and connect with fellow residents looking out for their community’s well-being.

There you have it, Lexington! Tomorrow’s meeting promises to be an essential step toward improving our roadways and making our daily commutes a little less stressful. Let’s support our traffic committee as they work hard to make our town safer and more navigable for everyone!