Neighbors Fight Chick-fil-A Near Busy Ramp

Residents in Anne Arundel County are making a final plea to stop the construction of a new Chick-fil-A drive-thru. The planned location, situated near a bustling highway on-ramp and adjacent to a residential area, has become a point of contention for the local community. Neighbors express deep concerns about the potential for traffic gridlock and a decline in their neighborhood's quality of life.

The county previously approved the drive-thru-focused restaurant, slated for a wooded parcel off Arnold Road and Route 2. Chick-fil-A has stated that the design prioritizes traffic flow and safety and that they are engaging with residents to address their worries. However, residents like Mary Carkhuff argue that the existing traffic issues, exacerbated by proximity to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, will worsen considerably.

Neighbors are rallying against the project, citing a petition with hundreds of signatures and testimonies already provided. They emphasize that while they don't oppose Chick-fil-A itself, the scale of this particular development is inappropriate for the site. The final decision rests with the board of appeals and the restaurant's attorneys.