Lake Laurel Road undergoes road widening, construction

GCSU has enhanced safety at Lake Laurel Road by constructing a new driveway with better visibility with a price tag of $250,800.

This project, which began in June, included moving the driveway closer to the lodge and adding the deceleration lane as well as clearing several trees and installing lights at the entrance and in the parking lot. New signs are scheduled to appear before the end of the year.

“I think it’ll be easier to drive,” said sophomore chemistry major Michelle Wells. “I go home that way and traffic sucks over there.”

The driveway leading to Lake Laurel was dangerous to all visitors before because of decreased visibility around a curve. The sharp curve in the road made it dangerous to pull out onto or out of Lake Laurel Road. The new driveway has an increased visibility of 500 feet in both directions.

Also, a deceleration lane was built leading to the driveway to increase safety.

“There is more safety to not only students and university business, but for the community,” said Judy Bailey, the media relations manager for University Communications.

This project was funded by the university as a major repair and renovation project.

The county still has to approve the changes to make sure they are up to code and assess to make sure nothing further has to be done on the project.

This project will benefit many people according to Liz Speelman, the director of the Outdoor Center.

“This will allow everyone to come in and out of Lake Laurel safely,” Speelman said.

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