Roadway roundup: Changes continue this week in the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Roadway changes continue in the CSRA this week in Richmond, McDuffie and Aiken counties.
Road closures in Augusta for infrastructure repairs
The Augusta Utilities Department announced multiple road closures as part of sewer line rehabilitation projects.
- Wrightsboro Road from Merry Street to Wilson Street will be closed for sewer installation rehab. Work will continue through next week.
- Starting Monday, Dec. 9, Olive Road at Wharton Drive will be closed to repair a sinkhole and repair a sewer line.
- Starting Monday, Dec. 9, The two inbound lanes on Walton Way from Metcalf Street to Beman Street will be closed. Motorists will be able to use the center turn lane for inbound travel.
As homeowners look to rebuild after Helene, FEMA shares advice
With the cold temperatures and possible rain next week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has made it clear that they are staying here in the area to help out through January 7.
New four-way stop at the Thomson By
There’s a new four-way stop at State Highway 17 and the Thomson By, just south of Thomson.
A contractor has gotten the go-ahead for a roundabout at the intersection, and the four-way stop will allow crews to work safely, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Last Monday, crews started changing the configuration of the intersection, and stop signs and rumble strips have been installed on Highway 17.
The lanes have been adjusted, too.
The roundabout should be finished by spring 2026.
News 12 to air special on how to get help after Helene
The deadline is Jan. 7 to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency help. News 12 will host a live program on getting assistance from FEMA and insurance companies.
Stretch of Croft Mill Road closes in Aiken County
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has permanently closed a section of Croft Mill Road near University Parkway in Aiken County.
The closure is part of a roadway improvement project to address safety concerns at Vaucluse Road and University Parkway.
Drivers should use Vaucluse Road instead of Croft Mill Road to get onto University Parkway.
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