a small traffic circle at both ends of Gilbert is the best solution. The 9P intersection with Medowbrook is going to create a serious accident some day.

I like both ideas - aligning the north end to meet up with Weible Ave, or putting in a round-about. The intersection of Gilbert Rd. and Route 29 is treacherous!

I agree that Circles are great solution, but they do require more land and actual construction.
Sometime a simple traffic signal can do the job and still keep the cost down. I sure they are not cheap either. Still something should done with these intersections. Traffic is getting worst .

this should be a traffic circle, this would allow all to slowly merge. try pulling out when you have the right of way and the stewarts patrons think they are on the road and have the right of way....your right and they flip you off...funny how they all seem to be from schylerville

Gilbert Road, Conver Drive, and Mystic Blvd all need to be repaved with shoulders added. The road is unsafe for cyclist, runners, and drivers.

Yes, very true, and Gilbert Road is also known for those who drive at least 10 miles over the speed limit.

This is an awkward, dangerous intersection with peel-outs, blaring horns, loudly swearing drivers, speeding vehicles including tractor trailers, and bicyclists 24/7 year-round, not just during track season, although it certainly is worse in the summer. Roundabouts would help, as well as add beauty and small town feeling to both ends of Gilbert. The question in my mind is how easy would it be for drivers to get in and out of affected businesses like the Chauvin Family Dentistry. Would it be more or less hazardous than it is now? Now it is pretty scary business getting out of that driveway. It is pretty much a blind or hidden driveway to people coming west on Rt. 29. Drivers use the shoulder all the time to approach the right hand turn onto Weibel, and I hold my breath as I wait for the right moment to "jump" out into traffic from that driveway.

I agree. A round about would be overkill, a light as Rick suggests is an easy and cheaper fix.

I drive this all the time. I have asked my 16 year old new driver to avoid this intersection. Too many things to have to watch out for. Would it be possible to have Gilbert loop around behind Stewards and then connect directly to Wiebel/Lake intersection instead of ending at Lake? You could then dead end the last few yard of what is currently Glibert. Some others have suggested this too.

We travel this road almost daily, and the intersection of Gilbert Rd and Lake Ave (29)provides us with tense moments almost every time we use it. Right now, the bushes need to be trimmed so that you can see to the east when you are on Gilbert. In our opinion the best solution would be a round-about which would also include Weibel Ave. The next best option would be to re-route Gilbert behind Stewarts and line it up with Weibel so it can utilize the same traffic light. Two lights that close together with that amount of traffic doesn't seem to be viable option.

Ed & Linda Tokarchuk
99 Kaydeross Park Road

Most of the residents who I have spoken to are not in favor of more roundabouts. The two other options are in my opinion the best. Either re-route the traffic to the other side of Stewart's to line up with Weibel or put a traffic light that would be sinked with the existing light. How much longer do we have to wait for this dangerous intersection to be eliminated?

Gilbert Road and Lake Avenue - "an accident waiting to happen." Trying to proceed onto Lake Avenue, after the stop sign at the end of Gilbert - well, it's impossible, especially in the early morning when all the traffic is coming into Saratoga from the Schuylerville area. Put a light there, if you can't do anything else. You may be saving a life or lives. Also, the other end of Gilbert, near Meadowbrook, that goes out to Union Avenue. It is almost as bad - when traffic is heavy. People take chances to go out onto Union - and with all the roads merging in one place, it's so dangerous. Maybe a circle there would be a good idea, although I hate circles, especially in Saratoga.

You are all so right. So when are we going to get help with this major problem? Who with authority to rectify this situtaion will finally address the problem and finally install the fix?

This is a terrible dangerous intersection, PLEASE take notice and
do something that will help resolve this problem.

How many accidents or near accidents do we have to have before this intersection is rehabiliated? There are two traffic lights within one block on Congress St., we need the same solution applied to the Gilbert Road, Lake Ave. intersection.

Safety is deffinetly an issue at that intersection. The volumn of traffic has increased, but we have not had this dangerous situation corrected as promised years ago. Please revisit this intersection and put installation of a light on the fast track.

i agree! it needs a traffic circle to keep things moving and safe at the same time. it would slow the in and out bound people to a safe speed with out having to enforce it and save money at the same time. just put a road behind stewarts and all could be solved.

The road behind Stewart's is private property, it would have to be designated public domaine. Another circle would not be the answer. We have way too many on route 9 and there are many people who get confused and cannot navigate them properly. The simplest and cheapest way is to add another light and sync it to the one on the corner of Lake and Wibel.
Let's get it done already!!!

This is an example of why our current form of government does not work. The commissioners are only in office for 2 year terms. They can avoid having to make any long term investment and just maintain the status quo. I do not think that even a major accident will spur them into action. They are not invested in the long haul. We need government officials that think beyond their term or we need to change the form of government.

If that would unblock the stalemate then I'll vote for it when it finally is put on the ballot.

I had another near miss at this intersection last week. Even knowing it a bad spot people pull out onto Route 29 right in front of you. They have no choice or they would be sitting on Wiibel Ave. forever waiting for a break in traffic. Fix This Now! With all the new construction in the area the problem is getting worst.

What do you Know ! Another Personnel injury accident at that intersection last night (08/29/14)
Put a dam traffic light there before someone dies.

Somebody share with me...why hasn't the town of Saratoga address the issue of these two horrific intersections, 9P - Gilbert and Gilbert & Lake? For the past few years it has been noted by many drivers about the scare factor trying to make left hand turns off of Gilbert onto 9P and Lake. We (residents of the area) are concerned! Many drivers on 9P and Lake have a lead foot on the gas making it difficult for waiting drivers on Gilbert to cross over, let alone use a blinker to indicate they are making a turn onto Gilbert. Put a light or a roundabout lets make this happen, we pay enough taxes!
Thank you Rick W for your comment... I support it!

I agree with all the comments. These 2 intersections are dangerous and need either a signal light or round-about. PS. They are both within the City limits, but involve state highways.ejd

The traffic on Gilbert Road has dramatically increased in the last couple years. We attribute it to the increase of new residents (I.e., the Springs on Weible Road ), and more drivers taking a shortcut to get to Exit 14. Trying to pull out of Conver drive on to Gilbert is extremely difficult because rarely is anyone obeying the speed limit on Gilbert. I have almost gotten rear-ended by speeders coming around the curve several times. If you do obey the speed limit, people dangerously pass!!
This road was not designed to carry all of the traffic it now does. It was a little country lane going through a low wetland and has no shoulders and pits out easily with freeze/thaw under the now heavy use. It is not safe to ride a bike or walk with limited sight distance, especially in the summer with the tall grasses that grow close to the road.
The other end of Gilbert is hazardous also with Meadowbrook coming into 9P, again with a lot of confusion with turns and right of way.
I think it's irresponsible of the city, county, state (all of who have administration over the routes that intersect at Lake Ave/Gilbert/Weible/9P, AND STEWARTS to allow this situation to continue. The business attracts a LOT of traffic, making the intersection on both Lake and Gilbert even more hazardous with customers trying to exit. There is a great deal of turning confusion and high speeds with travelers trying to beat the light.
It is all of their responsibility to make these intersections safe for travelers and customers as well. There have been far too many tragedies and accidents, and it will only to continue to get worse as more people take up residence on Weible.

I agree with the comments here. In the past 10 years Saratoga has grown and so has the usage of Gilbert/9P and Gilbert/Lake Avenue. When are they going to put lights on this road!? Every time I take left hand turns at these intersections I feel like I'm putting my life at risk. I've had plenty of close calls.

Changes need to be made before someone is killed. I vote for traffic circles on both ends.

Please consider doing something about Gilbert Rd and Cty Rte 9P/ Union Ave. I just lost my best friend Diane last night July 31, 201. She was killed in car accident at this intersection! This is dangerous for everyone who drives through here. Meadow Wood Road A.S. well. Hoping comments bring attention to this

It has been over 8 years since I suggested some type of fix for these intersection on Gilbert road. Looks like it if does not directly effect or impacted the people who decide what to fix then it will not get done. I'd bet if it were someone in their family were hurt or killed there a fix would be started immediately.

My best friend was killed at the Gilbert Rd Union Ave/9P intersection on Tuesday evening July 31, 2018
WHAT CAN BE DONE TO FIX THIS DANGEROUS INTERSECTION!!!