SR 155 Safety Improvements in Luella

SR 155 at Bill Gardner Parkway safety improvements
SR 155 at Bill Gardner Parkway safety improvements (Georgia DOT Photo)

Many motorists will have likely noticed the ongoing road construction at state route 155 and Bill Gardner Parkway in Luella. In this article, I’ll break down the project and let everyone know what improvements are being made.

Georgia DOT is funding this project to provide safety improvements along the highway. Construction costs are $3.1 million with total project costs approximately $6.2 million.

The intersection at SR 155 and Bill Gardner Parkway will see right-hand turn lanes added on the northbound and southbound approaches. This will separate turning vehicles from the mainline and reduce the likelihood for a rear-end collision.

SR 155 Safety Improvements at Greenwood Industrial
SR 155 north of Greenwood Industrial safety improvements (Georgia DOT Photo)

Improvements are also being installed between Greenwood Industrial and Stoney Brook Way. A center two-way left turn lane will be added north of Greenwood Industrial and run until Hunters Chase, where the lane will serve as a designated left-hand turn lane for northbound traffic.

SR 155 safety improvements at Stoney Brook Way
SR 155 at Hunters Chase safety improvements (Georgia DOT Photo)

North of Hunters Chase a small vertical crest in the roadway will be lowered one to two feet to improve intersection sight distances. This will improve safety at the Stoney Brook Way intersection by increasing the driver’s line of sight.

The SR 155 widening project between Bill Gardner Parkway and I-75 is presently budgeted by Georgia DOT for construction in 2029. Any resident who would like to see that project completed earlier is encouraged to contact their state legislators and ask for their assistance in motivating GDOT to kickstart the project earlier.

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Clayton Carte is the founder and owner of The Henry Reporter. He founded the site in 2017 to highlight transportation projects. Over time, he began covering other topics like new development so residents can best know what’s happening in our community.

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