Concerned about future and

current traffic in the area, Fayetteville officials have persuaded the

Georgia Department of Transportation to reconsider its decision not to

allow a traffic light to be located at Ga. Highway 85 north at Ellis Road.

The intersection is currently

the home to Johnny Carino's Country Italian restaurant and developers

plan to locate a Zaxby's restaurant on the east side of the highway

that will link Ellis Road to the new J&R Clothing shopping plaza.

The access road to Johnny Carino's

also connects motorists to other nearby restaurants including Moe's

Southwest Grill, Ted's Montana Grill and Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse.

City Manager Joe Morton recently

told the City Council he felt a traffic light should be considered for

the intersection for safety reasons. During periods of heavy traffic,

with sight viewing complications, vehicles southbound on Hwy. 85 can find

it difficult to turn onto Ellis Road. It can also be tough for vehicles

leaving Ellis Road to go straight across to the Johnny Carino's access

road.

A developer also has agreed

to pay for the installation as a traffic improvement, Morton said.

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