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It's getting harder each morning to make a left onto Newfield St from Congdon St.
Very heavy traffic
A light is needed before an accident happens.
Reporter
It's getting harder each morning to make a left onto Newfield St from Congdon St.
Very heavy traffic
A light is needed before an accident happens.
17 Comments
Anonymous (Guest)
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Mr. Fixit (Guest)
When the State modified the roadway in this area a year or two ago, that request was made and denied. The State's reason: Insufficient number of accidents at this location!!!!!!!!!!!! So, when another dozen or two (or three) accidents at this intersection are documented, the State will consider a light. So, do you part, have an accident to speed the addition of a traffic light at the intersection of Congdon St. East and Newfield St.
Additionally, the State lied twice with respect to this intersection during a meeting at the Town Hall.
Lie Number 1: They stated the lite at the High School and the lite at Stoneycrest would be timed together to provide better opportunities for entrance onto Newfield St. from Congdon ST. East. There is no evidence that these lites are interlocked.
Lie Number Two - they stated they would provide a left-turn lane in the Northbound side of Newfield St at Congdon. What they provided is a widened area of the lane, but not a full turning lane. This accomodation will increase accidents at this location - so maybe they had a plan afterall.
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Colleen (Guest)
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Melissa (Guest)
You can choose an alternate route if the new light would cause delays. I refuse to have to choose another home.
I struggle with this area on a daily basis. With my kids in tow, this turn is downright frightening. My five year old actually stops talking to allow me to devote my full attention to driving as we approach the intersection because he knows it's dangerous.
And a reality check about the ever helpful widening of the road: I've seen MORE close calls as people turning sometimes don't see the guy passing on the right in the Northbound lane while someone is waiting to make the left turn onto Congdon East.
I understand that a full-time light would be a bit of overkill with the light at Newfield being so close, but perhaps we can make a compromise, like a yellow that only functions as a complete light setup at rush hour. In the meantime, I still stick with my opinionion that a few minutes of waiting to drive the length of Newfield Street is a VERY small price to pay for the safety of my family
Melissa Burgess (Registered User)
You can choose an alternate route if the new light would cause delays. I refuse to have to choose another home.
I struggle with this area on a daily basis. With my kids in tow, this turn is downright frightening. My five year old actually stops talking to allow me to devote my full attention to driving as we approach the intersection because he knows it's dangerous.
And a reality check about the ever helpful widening of the road: I've seen MORE close calls as people turning sometimes don't see the guy passing on the right in the Northbound lane while someone is waiting to make the left turn onto Congdon East.
I understand that a full-time light would be a bit of overkill with the light at Newfield being so close, but perhaps we can make a compromise, like a yellow that only functions as a complete light setup at rush hour. In the meantime, I still stick with my opinion that a few minutes of waiting to drive the length of Newfield Street is a VERY small price to pay for the safety of my family
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jodi (Guest)
thanks
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