3CATSAILOR
Well-Known Member
Around 3:00pm yesterday there was another bad accident. A vehicle was flipped over on its side and still in the road at Moakley Street. Another had the front end torn off. Ironically yesterday was the same day for a SHA meeting at the Leonardtown Firehouse to address what to do about this intersection that has so many accidents. The conclusion SHA has is to add turn lanes, leaving two north bound and two sound lanes in tact.
Although I didn't hear a mention of a traffic light, it seems pretty evident a light will be needed. Either way, the project extends out to at least 2018 since property will have to be acquired. I suspect it will go further due to some litigation. Therefore, 2020 is probably more realistic. And therefore we should expect more serious accidents during this delay.
The honest answer is in the morning and afternoon when traffic is heavy, it is much too dangerous for traffic to turn on to the road from Moakley or the hospital entrance. Traffic coming over the hill is traveling too fast, even though the speed has been reduced through this area. Police have enforced radar in spotty attempts. However, this area of the road is very difficult to pull cars over since there are not any shoulders. Therefore, I recommend taking the back road to Hollywood-Leonardtown Road. This road has its own congestion. But, At least you can see the traffic that is traveling somewhat slower and with no hills involved.
Although I didn't hear a mention of a traffic light, it seems pretty evident a light will be needed. Either way, the project extends out to at least 2018 since property will have to be acquired. I suspect it will go further due to some litigation. Therefore, 2020 is probably more realistic. And therefore we should expect more serious accidents during this delay.
The honest answer is in the morning and afternoon when traffic is heavy, it is much too dangerous for traffic to turn on to the road from Moakley or the hospital entrance. Traffic coming over the hill is traveling too fast, even though the speed has been reduced through this area. Police have enforced radar in spotty attempts. However, this area of the road is very difficult to pull cars over since there are not any shoulders. Therefore, I recommend taking the back road to Hollywood-Leonardtown Road. This road has its own congestion. But, At least you can see the traffic that is traveling somewhat slower and with no hills involved.