AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The traffic plan for Masters week is ready, and there’s a few changes this year.
The new traffic signal at the Washington Rd. and River Ridge Dr. intersection is just one of the ways the city is trying to make Masters traffic flow smoother and safer this year.
It should help patrons walking to and from Augusta National cross the road easier.
Drivers will be able to turn left or right onto Washington from River Ridge, but won’t be able to go straight.
“All patrons, all pedestrians, anybody who wishes to utilize this traffic signal, you will need to cross River Ridge, then cross over the west side of Washington Road. That’s how we will safely get you across the road,” said Assistant Director of Traffic Engineering John Ussery.
The signal will only be used during Masters week, but Augusta leaders are looking into making it permanent.
“I think there’s gonna be a fight in the community to want to keep it,” said District 7 Commissioner Sean Frantom. “And I think that as we talk to GDOT after the Masters we’ll have to have that fight to make sure it stays, because I’ve already got calls about wanting to see that light permanent.”