Roanoke’s Williamson Road project aims to improve safety, faces local business pushback

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City is in the middle of a six-month project to improve safety on Williamson Road, but not everyone is happy with the changes.

The city recently reduced the road from four lanes to two, adding a dedicated left-turn lane and other safety features. Officials say Williamson Road ranks among the top 1% of the most dangerous roads in Virginia.

However, some local businesses, including Northwest Ace Hardware, say the changes are causing difficulties…

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