Hamby residents call for safer intersection near AI center after fatality
Hamby residents in Texas are raising concerns about increased traffic and safety issues at the intersection of Elmdale Road, Hwy 351, and County Road 504, attributing them to the construction of a nearby AI data center. A recent fatal collision at this intersection has intensified calls for improvements, including a traffic light and turn lane. The Texas Department of Transportation is actively working with the developer to implement temporary safety measures and plans a traffic study post-construction.
Hamby residents are expressing significant safety concerns regarding the intersection of Elmdale Road, Highway 351, and County Road 504, citing a drastic increase in traffic due to ongoing AI data center construction. Lacie Rivera, a Hamby resident, highlighted that the once-quiet road has become dangerous, necessitating constant vigilance from drivers. The community's alarm escalated after Adam Lee Reyna, 26, died in a vehicle collision at this intersection a couple of months ago, prompting residents to demand immediate changes.
Residents are calling for crucial improvements such as a traffic light and a dedicated turn lane at the intersection to alleviate congestion and enhance safety. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) acknowledges the increase in traffic and public safety concerns. TxDOT representatives stated they are actively collaborating with the unnamed developer to implement temporary safety measures during the construction phase, including lowering speed limits and considering additional stop signs. Once construction is complete, TxDOT plans to conduct a comprehensive traffic study and analysis of the corridor to determine necessary permanent changes.