Where a traffic light could reduce accidents

Oconee’s state “C” Fund Committee learned today locations where new traffic signals could have the effect of improving driver safety.  Three sections of highways were identified at the meeting:  Wells Highway in front of the Borg Warner Plant.  Sam Dickson, committee chairman, said Senator Alexander was part of a recent meeting involving the DOT and the result, Dickson reported, is that adding lights there is progressing.  The town of Salem’s Marti Jennings says her town has been approached by concerned members of the public who believe overhead flashing lights will improve safety at n. highway 11 and Little River Road—the scene of severe accidents recently.  Another hazardous section of highway 11 is between two shopping centers at West Union, one of which contains an Ingle’s Food Store.  But Mayor Linda Oliver told the committee that the DOT won’t allow traffic lights.  A roundabout has been suggested to the mayor, but that’s not practical, Oliver says.  Still the mayor reached out to the committee for any ideas to help make safer vehicles turning out of the Scenic Plaza Shopping Center onto highway 11.