Texas 31 Deaths Spur Calls for Safety Changes
Posted/updated on: January 25, 2013 at 1:13 pm
GREGG COUNTY — A wreck on Texas 31 that set off a chain of events leading to the deaths of two men Friday has spurred a push for improvements to the stretch often referred to as “Bloody 31.” That’s according to KETK and the Longview News-Journal. Witnesses to the wreck and people who work at establishments along Texas 31 west of FM 2767 this week are calling for the road to be widened, a reduction in the speed limit, installation of lighting, and addition of a turn lane. One employee of an area business says he and his general manager have discussed starting a petition for such changes; he said Friday night’s events made it more important than ever.
TxDOT spokesman Larry Krantz said, “We investigate each fatal crash on our system and are constantly looking for ways to make our system safer and easier to use. We are open to any suggestions from the public and welcome those.”
