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Commissioners discuss GDOT RCUT proposal for US‑82 intersection, approve modified support letter
Summary
After hearing GDOT’s study and an explanation from the county engineer that an RCUT (reduced‑conflict U‑turn) reduces conflict points, commissioners expressed access concerns for local roads, tabled the item, met in executive session and ultimately approved a modified letter supporting GDOT's work while requesting an RCUT configuration with short U‑turn distance and consideration of alternatives.
Commissioners debated a Georgia Department of Transportation study recommending a reduced‑conflict U‑turn (RCUT) treatment at the US‑82/Ratcliffe/Myers Hill intersection and ultimately approved a modified approach Oct. 17.
County Engineer Jason Hartman summarized GDOT’s draft study and described the RCUT as a measure that restricts left turns from minor roads, requires right‑turns with a downstream U‑turn, and…
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