‘Ridiculously dangerous’ I-20 merge changes after drivers raise crash concerns

The Georgia Department of Transportation has made changes to a construction zone that many drivers were calling extremely dangerous.

Drivers complained that the merge lane from Highway 138 onto Interstate 20 in Conyers was too short, leading to more accidents. Crews have now moved the concrete construction barriers and given drivers a longer lane to merge.

Drivers will see an electronic sign with this warning: “Short taper ahead. Traffic may slow or stop.”…

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