Politics & Government

Intersection at Hwy 316 & SR 20 Named Top 5 Worst in Metro Area

The Lawrenceville crossroads made Fox 5's list.

 

Anyone who's ever travelled down Highway 316 knows that traffic can be a bear, especially at the intersection of State Route 20/Buford Dr. Fox 5 recently released their list of Metro Atlanta's "Top 5 Worst Traffic Intersections," and no surprise to Lawrenceville residents, the intersection at 316 and State Route 20/Buford Dr made the cut.

But relief from sitting through several cycles of red lights is on the way. The county has begun construction to . “Eliminating the red lights and yellow lights is going to tremendously improve efficiency,” said Kim Conroy of the Gwinnett County Department of Transportation to Fox 5's Justin Gray.

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The other Metro Atlanta intersection making Fox 5's worst list are:

  • Windy Hill Road and Cobb Parkway in Marietta
  • Peachtree and Piedmont in Buckhead
  • Highway 78 and East Park Place in Stone Mountain
  • Mt. Zion Boulevard at Southlake Parkway in Jonesboro

Do you agree with Fox 5's list? What do you think are the worst intersections in Gwinnett County? Tell us in the comment box below.

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