Residents concerned with large trucks on Old Lake Road during school hours | People

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Commissioners in Columbus County say residents are concerned about large trucks driving on Old Lake Road, which is where Acme-Delco Elementary School is located.

Commissioners can’t change traffic ordinances, but decided Tuesday night to send a letter to the Department of Transportation to encourage them to make it illegal for 18-wheelers and other large trucks to drive down the road during school hours.

Many truck drivers use the route to get to the international paper company in Riegelwood.

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