I agree. This is a very dangerous section of road and needs a major redesign. I was next to an 18 wheeler at 51& 88 this morning that side swiped the guard rail because of the tight lane restrictions. That forced him into the left lane and forced people in the left lane into the oncoming traffic that nearly caused a head on collision. Coming from the south, this is my "best" route to get across the West End bridge to the North Shore. This needs fixed immediately.
This is by far one of the worst intersections that I AVOID on a daily basis because traffic is always SSSOOOO backed up! I suggest that all of 51 be turned into a highway, and ramps be installed where needed. This is a major artery going in and out of the city. It compares right along with I-279, I-79 and SR 28. I do hope one day PennDOT come up with a great solution to avoid all traffic backup's on SR 51 for everyone who lives in the South Hills area.
Those big box trucks take up most of the lanes through this narrow MAJOR artery into the City and to the North Shore.
How about a fly over ramp from 88 to Amici's (formerly Tambelinni's restaruant). When a car breaks down it is holy terror trying to commute to work/home because of the narrow lanes which usually becomes one traveling lane. This is a heavily travelled highway that needs a major overhaul.
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Todd Porterfield (Guest)
matt (Guest)
Almost had numerous accidents here, traffic lights seem to cause confusion between motorists and lanes are not defined on road at all!
Fix this before someone gets killed!
Jan Willman (Registered User)
Norma (Guest)
How about a fly over ramp from 88 to Amici's (formerly Tambelinni's restaruant). When a car breaks down it is holy terror trying to commute to work/home because of the narrow lanes which usually becomes one traveling lane. This is a heavily travelled highway that needs a major overhaul.