Location: The project is situated at the intersection of Pettus Road and Nick Davis Road, extending approximately 500 feet to the west, 150 feet to the north, 600 feet to the east, and 400 feet to the south. Located in a suburban area, the intersection is about one mile north of Legacy Elementary School.

Project Description:  The intersection of Pettus Road and Nick Davis Road is currently unsignalized, with stop control on Pettus Road and free-flow conditions on Nick Davis Road. This project includes the installation of a traffic signal and dedicated turn lanes to improve traffic flow and safety. Left turn lanes will be added to both the eastbound and westbound approaches of Nick Davis Road, while a right turn lane will be installed on the eastbound approach of Nick Davis Road (not shown in the concept drawing) and the northbound approach of Pettus Road.

Need for Project: Installing dedicated left and right turn lanes along with a traffic signal will greatly enhance both safety and traffic efficiency while preparing the intersection to handle increasing traffic volumes. During peak hours, especially in the afternoon, westbound traffic on Nick Davis Road frequently experiences delays as vehicles wait to turn left onto Pettus Road. These delays not only slow the flow of through traffic but also increase the risk of rear-end collisions. Additionally, drivers on Pettus Road struggle to turn onto Nick Davis Road due to high traffic volumes and limited sight distance, making it difficult to find safe gaps and resulting in frequent side-impact crashes at the intersection.

By adding dedicated turn lanes, turning vehicles are safely separated from the flow of through traffic, reducing the potential for rear-end and side-impact crashes. The traffic signal will further improve the intersection’s operation by providing controlled turning opportunities, ensuring that vehicles no longer have to wait for an opening in traffic, thus reducing the likelihood of risky maneuvers. This signalization will also help distribute traffic more evenly, preventing long queues and bottlenecks during peak times. These upgrades are especially critical in areas with growing traffic volumes, ensuring the intersection can handle future demand more effectively.