Lexington, South Carolina 18 Wheeler Traffic a Problem
The Town of Lexington, South Carolina, like a lot of communities, has struggled with traffic issues for many years. Recent explosive growth in and around Lexington has not helped matters. This is especially true when tractor trailers are brought into the mix. According to Tim Flach, of The State newspaper, of Columbia, South Carolina, leaders from the Town of Lexington are pushing for a ban on big trucks on Main Street and adjoining streets, due to complaints about noise, congestion, and damage to crosswalks. Traffic along Main Street has increased by 10 percent to 17,000 vehicles daily after an extensive face-lift narrowed the road in 2003. The Town is spending $85,000 to repair the broken crosswalks.
State transportation officials have the final say on a truck ban because Main Street is a segment of U.S. Highway 1. They are expected to make a decision by late summer, but the Department of Transportation officials appear to be reluctant to do anything about the big trucks.
Anytime someone is involved in a major car or truck accident in South Carolina, they can contact South Carolina injury attorney Michael Jeffcoat for answers to their questions. Just call 1-800-827-7898.
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