Thank You Lake Oconee!

By signing our letter, you are helping us to let GA Politicians know you share our concerns about the planned HWY 44 expansion.

Here are our concerns/suggestions:

1. First, we need to consider CARY STATION TO HARMONY ROAD a Separate, Complete and Unique Project!
2. DESIGN (redesign) a New, Comprehensive, End-to-End Solution (NOT Parcel by Parcel)
3. Recognize Lake Oconee residents are the drivers…44 is our MAIN STREET
4. Current BASIC plan is 20+ years old…Outdated, Dangerous and Destructive. It is a Community-Destroying approach that we don’t want or need. It does not meet the requirements of our established, growing, unique lake community.
5. WIDTH is a key issue: Eliminate unnecessary Bike & Pedestrian Lanes as well as Medians that force one-way traffic and require dangerous U-turns.
- Greene County Side: 2-4 lanes with center turn lane. Safe turn-ins on both sides where needed.
- Putnam County Side: 2 lanes with center turn lane, including deceleration and turn-ins. This plan willnot destroy the “retail sector” (tax base) that the County uses to maintain the roads.
We embrace a cohesive design that integrates the needs of both counties and enhances the community that unites them.

The Plan North of Cary Station Road (at Highway 20) is NOT part of this project.

We need GDOT to STOP the aggressive acquisition process.

Redesign Not Retrofit

Over 300 businesses operate along the 44 corridor (Cary Station Road south to Harmony intersection). The existing GDOT plan will affect all of these. Many will not survive or choose to relocate when denied safe andreasonable access. This is a loss to all residents who rely on the services provided. Instead of managing or accommodating traffic, this plan changes the very aesthetics and charm of the Lake Oconee corridor andneighborhood. This is a potential loss for all who live and work here and were attracted by the resort charm of this community.

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