Lee County approves combined safety package for Burnt Store Road, including paved shoulders and passing lanes After reviewing crash data and options, the Lee County Board authorized a combined interim treatment — rumble striping, passing lanes and 4‑ft paved shoulders — for the two‑lane Burnt Store Road corridor, directing DOT to proceed to design and bid.

Lee County commissioners have approved a comprehensive safety upgrade for Burnt Store Road, combining rumble striping, passing lanes, and paved shoulders to enhance road safety and reduce crashes.

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Lee County hears regional Safety Action Plan after review of 2019–2023 crash data Central Pines presented a Lee County Safety Action Plan showing about 8,600 crashes from 2019–2023 with 65 fatalities and 135 serious injuries; staff outlined priority corridors, countermeasures and federal funding options and said a resolution to adopt the plan will appear on the Dec. 15 agenda. Public hearing closed with no speakers.

Lee County is taking bold steps to tackle its alarming traffic safety crisis, aiming for a 50% reduction in fatal and serious injuries with a comprehensive new plan.

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