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Augusta’s Morning News with John Patrick & Mary Liz Nolan

Augusta’s Morning News with John Patrick & Mary Liz Nolan

Augusta’s Morning News with John Patrick & Mary Liz Nolan

Area Traffic to be Affected Monday by Road Work

Author Mary Liz Nolan

Traffic will be affected by road work in the area starting Monday.  A heads-up to motorists heading to Plant Vogtle.  Starting Monday, February 5, a lane shift will be in effect on West 6th Street at the intersection of Highway 56 South and Lovers Lane.

Reeves Construction will be diverting all traffic around the old Bobby Rhodes store that day.  The diversion will be necessary as workers begin construction on the roundabout.

The work is scheduled to be done Monday from 8 am until 3:30 pm.

Columbia County:

Contractors with E.R. Snell will continue construction work related to the roadway widening project on Lewiston Road.  There will be an intermittent lane closure while paving is being done:

  • From Columbia Road to William Few Parkway
  • On Monday, February 5 from 9 am until 3 pm
  • On Friday, February 16 from 9 am until 3 pm

If possible, try to take an alternate route on those days or allow additional time for commuting to avoid delays.

90-Hour Road Closure and Detour on Lewiston Road Coming Next Week

A reminder that weather permitting, a 90-Hour Road Closure and Detour of Lewiston Road/Horizon South Parkway at I-20 Exit 190 will be in effect starting at noon Thursday, February 8 through 6:00 am Monday, February 12.

The Following Will be Closed:

  • I-20 Exit 190 Interchange–There will be no traffic access between I-20 Exit 190 and Lewiston Road/Horizon South Parkway.
  • I-20 Exit 190 Overpass–There will be no traffic permitted across the Lewiston Road/Horizon South Parkway overpass over I-20.
  • Lewiston Road between I-20 West Ramp and William Few Parkway. There will be no through traffic permitted along this section of Lewiston Road.
  • Horizon South Parkway between I-20 East Ramp and Gateway Boulevard.  There will be no through traffic permitted along this section of Horizon South Parkway.

Detours Will be Posted Using:

  • I-20 Exit 183 Appling Harlem Highway to the West
  • I-20 Exit 194 South Belair Road/Jimmie Dyess Parkway to the East.

The 90-Hour Road Closure and Detour is needed to construct the remaining portions of the diverging diamond interchange (DDI) that can’t be done while traffic crossing the bridge or using the ramps.

5 New Car Features People Struggle With The Most

Nowadays, it seems like car manufactures and designers are putting more and more features in new cars. Sometimes, it’s to make the car sleeker in appearance or give the car or give the driver more benefits with their vehicle. Many drivers can become intimidated or overwhelmed by the technology of cars. From cruise control and assisted parking to Bluetooth connection and more.

In a poll by SWNSDigital.com, they found the top new car features people struggle with the most. They gathered their data by polling 500 car owners with vehicles less than two years old. The results showed 20 pieces of technology in a car that “baffle modern car owners.”

According to the poll, 68 percent of the “struggle to get to grips with everything.” While 40 percent don’t believe they’re using their car to its full potential. Also found in the research, is that it took about six months for 55 percent to discover their car came with certain features.

Dr Martha Newson, cognitive psychologist who facilitated the consumer study said they proved that over half of drivers are missing out on the full experience of their vehicle. “With any car purchase being one of life’s bigger spends, drivers should take more time understanding the tech available at their fingertips, so they don’t miss out on safer, more comfortable and more pleasurable experiences, every time they get in the car,” said Newson.

The feature that most people feel that they aren’t using happens to be cruise control.  It’s been around for quite some time. Surprisingly, at the bottom of the list is blind-spot alert, massage seats, and 360-degree cameras. Some may find features like a heated steering wheel, remote engine start, and climate control easy.

You can view the full list here.

Here are 5 new car features people struggle with the most.

Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.

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