The traffic lights in downtown Aiken are about to change, and Public Safety officers say it will make things safer for drivers. News Channel Six’s Joy Howe has more.

Storms are rolling through the CSRA, at this time. Please use caution, if you have to be out on the roads. Stay tuned to WJBF News Channel 6 for the latest weather updates and advisories from George Myers, who’s tracking the storms. We will add storm reports as they come in.

Ever get really confused when you’re driving down the streets in the city of Aiken?  Well, here’s some good news for you…the city and state have worked together to install new traffic signals and signs.  Officials say, since Aiken County has been growing rapidly, and they’ve seen more tourists, it’s time to make it a little easier to get around. The surveys were done, earlier this year…in the next few months, the new signs will be installed and by August…they should be up and running.

It’s big green from Washington to help Augusta go green, and red and yellow, the city is line for recovery act money to help the environment…and help the environment on Augusta’s roads, as well. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has more.

Traffic on Whiskey Road, in Aiken, drives some people crazy. But, there’s good news to report: changes are coming and they could help speed things along. Aiken and North Augusta will get $2.9 million from stimulus funds, money that is to be used for road improvements. Aiken leaders will use part of that money to synchronize the lights on Whiskey Road. The money won’t arrive until late summer, or early fall…so for now, a “quick fix” is on the way. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has the story.