Install Safety Improvements at SR 36 & Lackey Road Intersection in Newton County, GA

Recent signers:
Amanda Colvin and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

We are residents, drivers, and community members concerned about the safety of the intersection at State Route 36 (Hwy 36) and Lackey Road in Newton County, Georgia.

 


This intersection has experienced multiple serious traffic crashes, including recent incidents involving significant injuries, and continues to pose a serious risk to drivers, passengers, and nearby residents.

 

 

 

🚧 Why this intersection is dangerous:

 

 

 

High-speed traffic on SR 36 with limited reaction time
Stop-controlled intersection on Lackey Road requiring unsafe gap judgment
Poor traffic control for current traffic volume
History of serious collisions and near-misses
Increased danger for local residents and emergency responders

 

 


Many drivers are forced to cross or enter a fast-moving highway with limited visibility and insufficient safety controls, creating a high risk for severe accidents.

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Recent signers:
Amanda Colvin and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

We are residents, drivers, and community members concerned about the safety of the intersection at State Route 36 (Hwy 36) and Lackey Road in Newton County, Georgia.

 


This intersection has experienced multiple serious traffic crashes, including recent incidents involving significant injuries, and continues to pose a serious risk to drivers, passengers, and nearby residents.

 

 

 

🚧 Why this intersection is dangerous:

 

 

 

High-speed traffic on SR 36 with limited reaction time
Stop-controlled intersection on Lackey Road requiring unsafe gap judgment
Poor traffic control for current traffic volume
History of serious collisions and near-misses
Increased danger for local residents and emergency responders

 

 


Many drivers are forced to cross or enter a fast-moving highway with limited visibility and insufficient safety controls, creating a high risk for severe accidents.

The Decision Makers

Newton County Commission
2 Members
1 Responded
Stan Edwards
Newton County Commission - District 1
I have seen the petition and I have reached out to the GDOT regional manager and ask for evaluation of the Lackey Rd and 36 intersection and the intersection of 213 and Hwy 36. Stan Edwards Newton County District 1 Commissioner
J.C. Henderson
Newton County Commission - District 4
Brian Strickland
Georgia State Senate - District 42
Linda Hays
Newton County Commission Chair
Sharon Henderson
Georgia House of Representatives - District 113
Russell R. McMurry
Russell R. McMurry
Commissioner, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)

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