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The intersection/light from the opposing Cresent Street and drivers who want to turn left onto Pershing Drive is a NIGHTMARE in the morning. I welcomed the opportunity to be able to drive over the Maple Street Bridge upon it's recent reopening; and on the first week/drive into work; it was very nice; traffic was lighter (due to holiday's, etc) however; now that most people know the bridge has reopened people are preferring to go over and around onto Olson Dr to Pershing as it's a MUCH quicker route than going over Bridge Street, but not during rush hour nor school pick-up/drop off times. I got stuck at that light along with a LINE of cars this morning trying to get to work (4) FOUR times until I was able to get through the light as bus after bus and car; etc kept turning right onto Pershing and/or straight to Olson Dr. PLEASE install a turn signal to allow traffic to remain flowing and allow both sides to make their turns safely, as I've seen a few people go through the light (when green) but cut-off opposing traffic/school buses as they just don't want to wait.... and honestly right/wrong I don't 100% blame them! PLEASE HELP!!
9 Comments
Closed Just reviewed it this month again! (Guest)
what part don't you get (Guest)
Reopened Paul Palumbo Jr. (Registered User)
Neula Kearney Martinez (Registered User)
Michael Raymond (Registered User)
Planner (Registered User)
A picture might help.
Ryan Healey (Registered User)
" it doesn't seem possible to "turn right onto Pershing AND/OR straight onto Olsen"
Thank you Planner! I am sure the OP can clarify but I also said "HUH?" when trying to picture the situation. Photos are always so helpful when posting here if possible.
Old Timer (Guest)
I think I can picture what is happening... vehicles are south bound on Olson Drive where it curves to the west toward Lester St (Route 334). They wish to make a left turn to continue south on Lester St. toward Pershing Drive, or right onto Lester Street. However the traffic that has come down Crescent Street hill a few yards north of the intersection of Olson and Lester has a stop sign and then they pull out to make a left or right turn onto Lester Street. Those that make a right turn onto Lester Street headed southbound toward Pershing Drive are stopped at the light at Olson and Lester. This flow of traffic coming east on Crescent Street and turning south bound onto Lester Street that is not controlled by a signal light causes traffic to back up on Lester Street making it difficult for cars coming from Olson Drive to enter the flow of traffic on Lester Street even when they have the green light.
Looking at this on Google Maps is helpful.
Closed special treatment (Registered User)