Some Miami drivers are raising safety concerns about the intersection of Bird Road and US 1.
Drivers are calling the intersection, already one of the busiest corridors in the country, increasingly dangerous due to confusing lane usage and reckless driving behavior.
Residents report years of dangerous driving
“This situation has existed for years, it’s just only now getting worse and becoming even more frustrating,” said JC Lopez, who drives through the intersection multiple times a week on his commute.
Lopez said eastbound drivers coming from Coral Gables into Coconut Grove frequently misuse the center lane. According to Lopez, although the center and left lanes are designated for left turns only, some drivers use the center lane to merge right through the intersection, cutting off others…