Lexington Traffic Crackdown: June 21-27

The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has announced the latest roadways where it will conduct stepped-up traffic patrols, which will begin Thursday morning and run through next Wednesday.

Deputies, along with S.C. Highway Patrol troopers, will be cracking down on speeders, as well as reckless and drunken drivers.

The targeted roadways include:

• Burton Road  (morning of June 21)
• Boston Avenue  (afternoon of June 21)
• Amicks Ferry Road  (morning of June 22)
• Hunters Blind Drive  (afternoon of June 22) 
• Riverchase Way  (June 23)
• YMCA Road  (morning of June 25)
• Muddy Springs Road (afternoon of June 25)
• Summerland Avenue  (morning of June 26)
• Fairview Road  (morning of June 27)
• Ben Franklin Road  (afternoon of June 27)

Lexington County Sheriff James Metts said deputies and state Highway Patrol troopers will concentrate on specific offenses or on problem areas identified by patrol observations, complaints from citizens, and statistics concerning traffic collisions. 

"Motorists should be aware of this increased activity and should exercise caution when traveling in these areas," Metts said.

Be warned: While these are the announced roadways for the following week, Metts said they are subject to change without notice.

Are there any other other roadways in Lexington or other parts of the county where you would like to see extra traffic patrols? Tell us which ones, and why, in the comments section below.