New traffic signals hang across North Columbia Street near the Milledgeville Mall, but they will not be activated until more engineering work is completed in the high-traffic area. GREENEBERRY MOORE/Staff
When work is complete, drivers will not be able to turn left when leaving the mall. Those approaching the mall from the south will not be able to turn left into the mall and will have to go down to the new traffic light, once its activated. GREENEBERRY MOORE/Staff
North Columbia Street near the Milledgeville Mall has been the scene of many accidents and near-mishaps over the years, but some help for that heavily traveled area is in sight.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) earlier this year approved what will be a temporary traffic signal, and workers put up the light last week that will create a new intersection and safer entrance...