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Ward, SC · Traffic & Transit
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Aiken Construction Project Will Close Roads for More Than a Year
Oliver Hospitality's work in downtown Aiken will require road closures and detours lasting 12 to 15 months. Portions of Richland Avenue, Bee Lane and Newberry Street will be shut down during construction. RW Allen Construction plans to secure a demolition permit within 30 days. Road closures start then. The contractor...
The Augusta Chronicle
Broad Street construction enters next phase. Five things to know.
Downtown Augusta's Broad Street makeover is moving into a new phase, bringing temporary changes to parking and pedestrian traffic while crews complete upgrades between 10th and 11th streets. City officials say the phased construction plan is designed to keep businesses accessible as workers replace sidewalks and curbs, improve water and sewer infrastructure, upgrade drainage systems, and add new streetscape features aimed at enhancing safety, accessibility, and the overall visitor experience. More: Augusta restaurants reward diners who brave Broad Street work Here are five things to know as Broad Street construction enters the next phase in downtown Augusta: 1. Construction has started between 10th and 11th streets Crews have begun the next phase of the Broad Street Improvement Project on both sides of Broad Street between 10th and 11th streets in downtown Augusta. Construction might conclude between 12th and 13th streets in September, but will continue into at least October for 10th through 12th streets as well as 5th through 8th streets, according to a city timetable. Work between 8th and 10th streets might conclude in November. 2. Some parking spaces will be temporarily removed To make room for sidewalk and curb work, outside parking spaces within the construction zone will
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‘The hard work really begins now’: North Augusta OKs contract for paid parking at Riverside Village
NORTH AUGUSTA — The city of North Augusta will pursue a parking management contract with PCI Municipal Services intended to coordinate the different moving parts behind fixing traffic flow and parking in Riverside Village — including the implementation of paid parking throughout the Village. North Augusta City Council...
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‘The hard work really begins now’: North Augusta OKs contract for paid parking at Riverside Village
NORTH AUGUSTA — The city of North Augusta will pursue a parking management contract with PCI Municipal Services intended to coordinate the different moving parts behind fixing traffic flow and parking in Riverside Village — including the implementation of paid parking throughout the Village. North Augusta City Council authorized the arrangement Aug. 17 after an hour's debate that pit the sole vote of opposition — Councilman Dennis Briatico — plus Riverside Village business owners and Brick Pond patrons against the council's other six members, who favored moving forward with the contract. The b...
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Transforming Anxious Beginners into Confident Drivers in Aiken
For many teenagers and adults alike, the prospect of getting behind the wheel for the first time is nothing short of daunting. For some, it's a rite of passage fraught with anxiety, while for others, it's a necessary skill that comes with its own set of fears. But at Right Start Driving Academy in Aiken, South Carolina, students find more than just driving lessons—they discover a supportive environment that eases their journey from nervous beginners to confident drivers.
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As School Starts Back, Crossing Guards Are Urging Drivers To Slow Down
A crossing guard at two elementary schools in Augusta is reminding parents and drivers about safety basics as students head back to class. Penny Wesley works mornings at Bel Air and Bayville Elementary Schools, helping children cross busy streets each day. Wesley said her first priority is making sure students...
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Underground pipe work closes part of James Brown Boulevard
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A part of James Brown Boulevard will close Monday as crews work to install new underground piping. City officials say the closure will be on northbound James Brown Boulevard between Broad Street and Reynolds Street. The closure is expected to remain in place through August 24,...
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Reynolds Street Closed for Augusta TechNet: Traffic Delays Expected Until Aug. 22
The 900 block of Reynolds Street in Augusta shut down this week as the Augusta TechNet convention is coming to town. It'll stay closed until Aug. 22. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office made the announcement, stopping all cars from passing through this part of downtown, according to WRDW. Anyone driving...
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900 block of Reynolds Street closed due to convention
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is advising motorists of a road closure associated with the Augusta TechNet convention. The 900 block of Reynolds Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic beginning Tuesday, August 11th, through Saturday morning, August 22nd. Motorists traveling in the...
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Traffic Signal Activated at Furys Ferry Road Intersection to Address Safety Issues
A traffic signal went live Wednesday at Furys Ferry Road and Blackstone Camp Road in Evans, Georgia. It replaced a four-way stop. The new signal should improve access along the roadway and into the subdivision on Colony Drive. Traffic flow mattered. So did safety. Kelly McDaniel, project engineer, said the...
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Augusta Transit Workers Authorize Strike Amid Stalled Contract Talks With MV Transportation
Transit workers in Augusta voted to authorize a strike. They turned down MV Transportation's contract offer. Members of Transport Workers Union of America Local 527 cast their ballots July 19, approving the work stoppage after talks fell apart over wages and conditions. MV Transportation has operated public bus services for...
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The Augusta Chronicle
Reynolds Street closure planned for Augusta TechNet event
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is advising motorists of a temporary road closure in downtown Augusta tied to the Augusta TechNet convention. The 900 block of Reynolds Street will be closed to all vehicle traffic beginning Tuesday and will remain closed until the morning of Aug. 22. Officials are encouraging drivers to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use alternate routes to avoid delays in the downtown area. Deputies will be on site throughout the closure to assist with traffic control and help ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians and convention attendees. More: Climate change threatens peach crops in the Southeast | Exclusive This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Reynolds Street closure planned for Augusta TechNet event
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Crash snarls traffic on I-20 westbound in Aiken County