Today’s Friday Five started out as the worst five intersections in the county but as I started thinking about them and talking with people, I realized most of these are bigger issues than just the intersections.
Friday Five: Traffic nightmares in Cabarrus
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In a rare moment, traffic is light on Concord Parkway in front of Carolinas HealthCare NorthEast Medical Center. Mark Plemmons/mplemmons@independenttribune.com
The odd intersection of Concord Parkway, Cabarrus Avenue and Union Cemetery Road has created issues for drivers for years. Mark Plemmons/mplemmons@independenttribune.com
Kannapolis Parkway sees more than its share of traffic accidents, such as this crash at N.C. 73 Monday. Mark Plemmons/mplemmons@independenttribune.com
Improvements are under way on Concord Parkway at the intersection of McGill Avenue/Poplar Tent Road, but traffic could get worse before it gets better. Mark Plemmons/mplemmons@independenttribune.com
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