Atlanta Accident Lawyers today highlighted critical safety concerns for motorists as the Georgia Department of Transportation launches a decade-long, $829 million reconstruction of the SR 316 corridor through Lawrenceville, with construction beginning in 2025 and continuing through 2030.
The massive infrastructure project will convert multiple intersections to interchanges along the corridor from Hi Hope Road to Winder Highway, including major work at Hi Hope Road interchange, Cedars Road, and Winder Highway locations. Some roadways will be raised nearly 30 feet to create bridge clearance, fundamentally transforming one of Gwinnett County's busiest transportation corridors.
The timing of this project is particularly significant given recent traffic safety data. Lawrenceville reported 2,394 traffic crashes in 2023, resulting in 900 nonfatal injuries and 2 fatalities. The SR 316 corridor currently averages 151 injury accidents and 408 property damage crashes annually at 12 key intersections. While converting intersections to interchanges typically reduces injury accidents by 28 percent and property damage crashes by 27 percent according to transportation studies, the construction period itself presents heightened risks for drivers.
"The SR 316 reconstruction represents vital long-term safety improvements for our community, but the construction phase creates immediate hazards that every driver needs to understand," said Shannon Ludwig, spokesperson for Atlanta Accident Lawyers Lawrenceville car accident lawyer services. "We're seeing reduced lane widths, sudden merges, heavy equipment operating near traffic lanes, constantly changing traffic patterns, reduced visibility from concrete barriers, and temporary lane shifts that can catch even experienced drivers off guard."
GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry has confirmed multiple interchange conversions starting in 2025, marking the beginning of what will be the most extensive road construction project in Lawrenceville's recent history. The scope of work extends across the entire SR 316 corridor through the city, affecting thousands of daily commuters and local residents.
Construction zone accidents often involve complex liability issues beyond standard driver negligence. These cases may include contractor negligence, inadequate signage, or unsafe work zone design. Determining responsibility can require investigation into whether proper safety protocols were followed, whether warning signs were properly placed and illuminated, and whether construction companies maintained safe conditions for passing traffic.
For accident victims, navigating insurance claims involving construction zones adds another layer of complexity. Multiple parties may share liability, including construction contractors, subcontractors, the state transportation department, and other drivers. Each entity typically has separate insurance coverage and legal representation, making the claims process particularly challenging for individuals without legal representation.
The Lawrenceville car accident lawyer team at Atlanta Accident Lawyers serves clients throughout the greater Atlanta area, including Lawrenceville, Atlanta, Decatur, Druid Hills, and Sandy Springs. The firm handles various personal injury cases including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, rideshare accidents, and pedestrian accidents. They operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no upfront costs and only pay attorney fees if compensation is recovered.
Atlanta Accident Lawyers maintains offices at 561 West Pike Street in Lawrenceville and provides round-the-clock availability for accident victims seeking immediate legal guidance. The firm's network of attorneys brings years of collective experience representing injury victims throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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