ROANOKE, VA. – Williamson Road is looking a lot different lately – and people who live, drive, and run businesses there are starting to feel the impact.
Since last fall, Roanoke has been testing a major safety improvement project along Williamson Road, from Pocahontas Avenue to Angell Avenue. Crews added a center turn lane and reduced the number of travel lanes, with the goal of slowing drivers down, cutting down on crashes, and making the corridor safer for everyone.
Many residents say the changes are noticeable…