North Augusta traffic light to be operational this spring

A new traffic light at the intersection of Martintown Road and Knobcone Avenue in North Augusta is set to be operational later this spring. The South Carolina Department of Transportation is currently installing the necessary equipment. This traffic light has been requested for over two years and is crucial for the Parker Apartments project, which cannot begin leasing until the light is functional. Future traffic improvements on West Martintown Road are also planned, funded by a recently renewed countywide sales tax. Additionally, the upcoming development known as The Hive will include new access points and traffic enhancements, such as deceleration lanes and a U-Turn option at the intersection. These changes aim to improve traffic flow in the busy area near Exit 1 of I-20.