Lexington County Traffic Patrols: August 16-22

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:

• Beverly Drive (morning of Aug. 16)
• E. Steele Road (afternoon of Aug. 16)
• Bush River Road (morning of Aug. 17)
• Dreher Road (afternoon of Aug. 17)
• Valcour Road (Aug. 18)
• Peach Festival Road (morning of Aug. 20)
• New Orangeburg Road (afternoon of Aug. 20)
• Quattlebaum Road (morning of Aug. 21)
• St. Matthews Road (morning of Aug. 22)
• Wild Bird Lane (afternoon of Aug. 22)

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.