Walker’s Crossing proposed roundabout online
Public view and commentary requested by Georgia's Department of Transportation
VALDOSTA, GA – Information on the proposed project to build a roundabout at the State Route (SR) 122 and SR 125 intersection, commonly known as Walker’s Crossing in Berrien, Lanier and Lowndes counties, is online and available for public comment.
The site is https://sr-122-sr-125-roundabout-gdot.hub.arcgis.com/ and it will be available until March 23.
Georgia Department of Transportation proposes to replace the four-legged intersection with a modern, single-lane roundabout. SR 122 traffic is currently controlled by stop signs and SR 125 traffic does not stop.
The intersection does not qualify for a traffic signal under federal guidelines. Additional information on consideration of a traffic signal is on the website. The roundabout is proposed to reduce the number and severity of crashes. Thirty-six crashes were reported at the intersection between 2019 and 2021. The majority of those were angle crashes caused by SR 122 motorists who stopped at the signs but didn’t yield to cross traffic.
The project is in the preliminary design phase. The roundabout is designed to be 140 feet in diameter with a 17-foot apron to accommodate large trucks. The travel lane within the roundabout would widen from 12 to 18 feet. The project is expected to be advertised for bid in early 2024 and construction is expected to take about two years.
