An additional left turn lane has been put in place for drivers at a busy Virginia, intersection 鈥� in hopes of helping motorists avoid potential collisions.
The City of Fairfax announced Saturday that the .
These left turns are protected and drivers will only be allowed to make those turns on a green light.
This new traffic pattern was set up to reduce car crashes from northbound traffic, a news release said. Those who travel southbound on Chain Bridge Road will use the two right-hand lanes.
The City of Fairfax said that the new left turn lane is part of a bigger package of planned improvements to the intersection, which they believe will be finished within the next 18 to 24 months.
Below is a map of where the new left turn lane has been put in place:
