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Old 04-16-2011, 02:20 PM   #23
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Originally Posted by upthesaukee View Post
When completed, all entrances will have a slight right curve to enter the circle. The traffic on the circle will have the right of way and traffic entering the circle will have to yield. The entrance into the store and gas station will be redone, with only one small entrance in and out on rte 11.

Accidents: yes there have been some, besides the Irving Gas truck that overturned (too fast on the curve). It really isn't the number of accidents in the past, it's about trying to prevent the really big one in the future. Most locals or those with local knowledge realize that they must hold their breath with other traffic around, because many folks feel that they are on the circle, therefore they have the right of way and blow off the yield signs. Hopefully it will smooth out the traffice flow and greatly reduce the potential for a major accident.
Just curious.
Does having traveled through the circle more than 1,500 times qualify me for
"local knowledge"?
This is just one more example of "fixing a problem" that barely exists. These are the types of projects that benefit those hired to do it. This is just another example of why this country is so far in debt.
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