Politics & Government

Gov. Deal to Look Into I-85 HOT Lane Situation

Toll lanes that opened Oct. 1 prompt flood of complaints from commuters.

The controversy continues over the new HOT lanes on I-85, and now Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal is getting involved.

According to WSB-TV, Deal says he will "take a very close look and see if the outline that has been put in place is actually working."

The lanes opened on Oct. 1 and affect commuters in Duluth and other Gwinnett County cities.

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Also, a Snellville commuter has created a Facebook page for people to voice their opposition to the new lanes and the Peach Pass that is required to use them.

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