Thomaston, GA—GDOT contractors plan to close South Bethel Street between East Thompson for one-way traffic beginning on December 10, 2024.Listed details concerning the proposed East Thompson Street Closure and the South Bethel Street Conversion to one-way traffic.
Where: East Thompson Street
Location: N.E. Closure: East Thompson Street (Begin) Station 91+00
Location: S.E. Closure: East Thompson Street (End) SR 36E Station 68+00
Location Limits: Between North Bethel Street and Barnesville Street SR 36E
Why: Full-depth construction operations on East Bethel Street Conversion to One-Way Traffic Where: South Bethel Street
Location: N.W. Location: East Main Street (SR 74W Station 63+00 Location: S.W. Location: East Gordon Street (Sr 36/SR 74 Station 61+00
Why: South Bethel Street to be converted to One-Way Traffic
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024In addition, East Main Street (SR 74E) to be restriped to provide (2) 11-Foot width lanes to allow for new curb construction.
What is a roundabout? The modern roundabout is characterized by the following basic principles:
Generally circular shape with counterclockwise traffic flow
Yield-at-Entry – Vehicles approaching the roundabout must wait for a gap in the circulating flow, or yield, before entering the circle
Slow speed environment – Through geometric curvature and deflection, the traffic is directed or channeled to the right with a curved entry path into the circulatory roadway
It can be more than one circulating lane
In some cases, right turns can bypass the circulating roadway
Safely accommodates cyclists and pedestrians by providing a low-speed environment
Benefits of Roundabouts
Improved safety: Reduces the number of points where vehicles can cross paths and eliminates the potential for right-angle and head-on crashes
Safer speeds: Another safety improvement is promoting lower vehicle speeds, giving drivers more time to react
Increased efficiency / reduced congestion: Yield-controlled design means fewer stops, fewer delays and shorter queues
Long-term cost effectiveness: roundabouts can save on long-term costs by not requiring the same maintenance and operational costs as traffic signals
Aesthetics: Allows for landscaping and beautification
Roundabouts significantly reduce pollution, noise impacts, and fuel consumption
ADVISORY: Dates may change due to weather or other factors. Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app.
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