denybosnia Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 SAFETY MEASURES IMPLEMENTED IN ROCKFORD MALL TUNNEL Written by Tiana Reeves, 12th of March, 2024 (Pictured Above: Entry to the tunnel from Alta St.) The Rockford Mall in Burton has long been a popular spot for shoppers and visitors alike. With new businesses being opened, what it seems to be every day now, the mall is getting more and more visitors every day. A variety of stores such as clothes stores, jewelry, music equipment stores, and fast food the mall is quickly becoming a popular place in the city. However, a particular area of the mall has always been problematic—the tunnel. For years, this tunnel has been the place of numerous accidents and near-misses, often causing drivers to argue if the road is a one-way road, or not. Finally, this should come to an end as safety measures have been implemented to regulate traffic flow and prevent further incidents. After years of accidents, arguments, and physical altercations, the authorities have taken action. The installation of clear signage indicating the tunnel as a one-way street is a huge step towards enhancing safety. Now, drivers entering the tunnel can't unsee the directives, reducing the likelihood of head-on collisions and confusion. (Pictured Above: The tunnel exit which served as an entry to people driving in the wrong lane.) Additionally, barriers have been placed to enforce the one-way rule and prevent drivers of going the wrong way. These barriers not only increase safety but also provide pedestrians with a lot more safety and confidence, that in case they decide to walk to the other side of the street, they will not be run over by someone attempting to drive in the wrong direction. According to our investigation, the main cause of accidents, and people driving the wrong way was a popular navigation app that majority of people were using, which was actually leading the drivers to go trough the tunnel driving in the wrong way. We have tried to get in contact with the publishing studio, that posted the app, but we were not able to get a statement. (Pictured Above: Clear barriers and "one-way" sign have been implemented.) One thing that remains a mystery is, who actually gave the work order from the authorities. In any case, we're happy that citizens of Los Santos now will be able to drive through this tunnel peacefully, without having to worry that a vehicle will come from the opposite direction, and cause a head-on collision. Comments Are: Enabled Name: Comment: 8 Link to comment
BaBulie Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) Name: Max Power Comment: Nice to see they placed the barriers on the damn crosswalk. Edited March 12 by BaBulie Link to comment
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