Disfunction Junction

redsoxer · 06-07-2012, 08:18 AM

How is everyone liking Disfunction Junction in the Weirs now? Why couldn't they have left it similar to the way it was until they got the rotary in? If someone is turning left either way (from 11B or from the bridge), they are going to hold up a lot of traffic!

jetlag100 · 06-07-2012, 01:29 PM

Probably wouldn't be so bad, if people used their directionals, but , I'm wondering if this setup has to do with the water run off next to the bridge. Every year,or so, I've noticed, that work has been done between the bridge and the mini golf course....anyone?

AC2717 · 06-07-2012, 02:24 PM

I like the way it is now, why can't they just leave it that way instead of a rotary. Right of ways are clearly identifiable and it looks neat. They could even put the planters in where they just have marked off with paint

kauriel · 06-07-2012, 09:45 PM

It worked well this past weekend. I only went through a few times but everyone seemed to understand the flow of traffic!

hilltopper · 06-08-2012, 06:55 AM

Yup, I had no problem with the new Dysfunction Junction a couple of weeks ago.

Altonbayicefishingfool · 06-08-2012, 11:15 AM

I drive through there every day... I can say I am less than impressed... Kinda like the mess they made with the Alton traffic circle... If its not broke don't fix it!

AC2717 · 06-08-2012, 11:47 AM

aren't they going to eventually make it a rotary, I would love for it to stay the same way it is right now, but beautify it. No need for a rotary

Steveo · 06-08-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Altonbayicefishingfool

I drive through there every day... I can say I am less than impressed... Kinda like the mess they made with the Alton traffic circle... If its not broke don't fix it!

I for one think they did a great job with the Alton traffic circle. Low budget, minimal disruption and worked well with what they had.

Rattlesnake Gal · 06-09-2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Steveo

I for one think they did a great job with the Alton traffic circle. Low budget, minimal disruption and worked well with what they had.

I like the Alton traffic circle much better with the yeild signs properly placed for those coming in. It was quite dangerous before during tourist season. I also like that they spent less than they were going to.

When we went through The Weirs a couple of weeks ago, we liked the new way, but it wasn't a busy time of day. Maybe a busy time of day might change my opinion.

NH_boater · 06-09-2012, 06:39 AM

Agree that Alton is much better, and safer.

SAMIAM · 06-09-2012, 07:45 AM

I'm a big fan of traffic circles......used to be an endless wait coming off Parade rd onto rt 3 in Meredith durring the season and now you can wiggle right in.

Rattlesnake Guy · 06-09-2012, 06:28 PM

I like the new T direction at Weirs. Non locals seem to be much better at following the shape of the road than following the signs.

Same with Alton, if people followed the signs as if their life depended on it there would be no problem. Having the road shape and signs agree increases our chances of not getting hit or waiting for someone who does not understand they should be hitting the gas and not the brake.

After driving in England for many months, I love rotaries when people know how to use them. They could save the US a huge amount of energy and time if we all learned to drive on them correctly and could trust the folks coming in.

wilcochef · 06-09-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Altonbayicefishingfool

I drive through there every day... I can say I am less than impressed... Kinda like the mess they made with the Alton traffic circle... If its not broke don't fix it!

I drive through the Alton circle every day for work and find the new setup much better,I also drive through the weirs every day and the old way couldnt have been any worse

Happy Gourmand · 06-10-2012, 06:12 AM

Drove through the Weirs yesterday afternoon in very heavy traffic. It worked well, everybody seemed to know what to do and when to go. Big improvement over what was there previously.

livenh · 06-13-2012, 02:22 PM

I think the first stage of the repairs have made a teriffic improvement already. Traffic moves much smoother. Can't wait to see the final results.

Resident 2B · 06-13-2012, 03:09 PM

Disfunction junction is definately much more functional. Time for a new name.

R2B

Retired Ole Guy · 06-13-2012, 04:49 PM

How about function junction, Gateway to the Scenic Wide Open Saloon site

Altonbayicefishingfool · 06-13-2012, 08:34 PM

I believe the Alton circle was funded by a govt grant?
As mentioned before there was nothing wrong with the Alton circle, the only thing that was wrong was certain out of state folks couldn't read and don't understand what the red and white triangular sign that Says "YIELD" means.....

tis · 06-14-2012, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Altonbayicefishingfool

I believe the Alton circle was funded by a govt grant?
As mentioned before there was nothing wrong with the Alton circle, the only thing that was wrong was certain out of state folks couldn't read and don't understand what the red and white triangular sign that Says "YIELD" means.....

I certainly didn't think there was anything wrong with it. I don't think it is any easier to figure out now.

no-engine · 06-14-2012, 01:46 PM

I wonder how much traffic there will be as InterLakes High School Seniors travel to their rehearsal today (Unsure of time) for tomorrow Friday 6:30pm graduation event at MeadowBrook?

We do not understand why school staff made the MeadowBrook decision; options to research are: Sandwich, a tent on ILHS field, New Hampton, Holderness or Plymouth University, etc. etc.!

Good Luck and Congratulations to the Class of 2012!

06-07-2012, 08:18 AM	#1
redsoxer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Disfunction Junction How is everyone liking Disfunction Junction in the Weirs now? Why couldn't they have left it similar to the way it was until they got the rotary in? If someone is turning left either way (from 11B or from the bridge), they are going to hold up a lot of traffic!

06-07-2012, 02:24 PM	#3
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,577 Thanks: 755 Thanked 355 Times in 267 Posts	I like the way it is now, why can't they just leave it that way instead of a rotary. Right of ways are clearly identifiable and it looks neat. They could even put the planters in where they just have marked off with paint __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

06-08-2012, 11:47 AM	#7
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,577 Thanks: 755 Thanked 355 Times in 267 Posts	aren't they going to eventually make it a rotary, I would love for it to stay the same way it is right now, but beautify it. No need for a rotary __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

06-13-2012, 02:22 PM	#15
livenh Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 47 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	disfunction junction I think the first stage of the repairs have made a teriffic improvement already. Traffic moves much smoother. Can't wait to see the final results.

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06-07-2012, 01:29 PM	#2
jetlag100 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Revere, Massachusetts and Moultonborough, N.H. Posts: 311 Thanks: 228 Thanked 79 Times in 50 Posts	Probably wouldn't be so bad, if people used their directionals, but , I'm wondering if this setup has to do with the water run off next to the bridge. Every year,or so, I've noticed, that work has been done between the bridge and the mini golf course....anyone?

06-07-2012, 09:45 PM	#4
kauriel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, N. MA Posts: 290 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 44 Posts	It worked well this past weekend. I only went through a few times but everyone seemed to understand the flow of traffic!

06-08-2012, 06:55 AM	#5
hilltopper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 727 Thanks: 25 Thanked 109 Times in 70 Posts	Yup, I had no problem with the new Dysfunction Junction a couple of weeks ago.

06-08-2012, 11:15 AM	#6
Altonbayicefishingfool Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 153 Thanks: 19 Thanked 52 Times in 30 Posts	I drive through there every day... I can say I am less than impressed... Kinda like the mess they made with the Alton traffic circle... If its not broke don't fix it!

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06-09-2012, 06:39 AM	#10
NH_boater Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 298 Thanks: 14 Thanked 147 Times in 62 Posts	Agree that Alton is much better, and safer.

06-09-2012, 07:45 AM	#11
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,897 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,676 Times in 586 Posts	I'm a big fan of traffic circles......used to be an endless wait coming off Parade rd onto rt 3 in Meredith durring the season and now you can wiggle right in.

06-09-2012, 06:28 PM	#12
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	I like the new T direction at Weirs. Non locals seem to be much better at following the shape of the road than following the signs. Same with Alton, if people followed the signs as if their life depended on it there would be no problem. Having the road shape and signs agree increases our chances of not getting hit or waiting for someone who does not understand they should be hitting the gas and not the brake. After driving in England for many months, I love rotaries when people know how to use them. They could save the US a huge amount of energy and time if we all learned to drive on them correctly and could trust the folks coming in.

06-10-2012, 06:12 AM	#14
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Drove through the Weirs yesterday afternoon in very heavy traffic. It worked well, everybody seemed to know what to do and when to go. Big improvement over what was there previously.

06-13-2012, 03:09 PM	#16
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,357 Thanks: 994 Thanked 313 Times in 163 Posts	Disfunction junction is definately much more functional. Time for a new name. R2B

06-13-2012, 04:49 PM	#17
Retired Ole Guy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 57 Thanks: 13 Thanked 44 Times in 13 Posts	How about function junction, Gateway to the Scenic Wide Open Saloon site

06-13-2012, 08:34 PM	#18
Altonbayicefishingfool Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 153 Thanks: 19 Thanked 52 Times in 30 Posts	I believe the Alton circle was funded by a govt grant? As mentioned before there was nothing wrong with the Alton circle, the only thing that was wrong was certain out of state folks couldn't read and don't understand what the red and white triangular sign that Says "YIELD" means.....

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06-14-2012, 01:46 PM	#20
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	I wonder how much traffic there will be as InterLakes High School Seniors travel to their rehearsal today (Unsure of time) for tomorrow Friday 6:30pm graduation event at MeadowBrook? We do not understand why school staff made the MeadowBrook decision; options to research are: Sandwich, a tent on ILHS field, New Hampton, Holderness or Plymouth University, etc. etc.! Good Luck and Congratulations to the Class of 2012!