St. Johns County is moving forward with roadway improvements at the intersection of State Road 16 and 4 Mile Road to help reduce traffic backups that frustrate daily commuters.

Chuck Labanowski, who frequently travels 4 Mile Road, described the intersection as a major headache. “It’s probably four light cycles you have to get through before you can get up here,” he said.

The county recently hosted an open house to inform residents about the upcoming project and gather feedback.

Labanowski, a St. Augustine resident since 2005, has witnessed the county’s growth create traffic problems at this intersection.

“This intersection is a nightmare, in the evening and also in the morning, people going toward St Augustine. So I’m happy to see the widening happening. It’s going to double the volume

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