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Street lights out above onramp Yield signs Archived

Troy Schenectady Rd & Interstate 87 Colonie, NY - Latham

The pair of streetlights above the yield signs at the onramp to I-87 Northbound from Routes 2/7 are out. This makes it tougher for drivers to see the Yield signs at night, and makes worse an already hazardous onramp merge. Drivers rarely pause at the yield signs as it is.

2012-11-27 · Reported by John (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Louie (Guest)
  
  John, did you notice if the whole section is back on (all the way to Erin Street on Route 2.)
  
  2013-01-25 · Flag Flagged
- John (Guest)
  
  With the exception of maybe one light, yes. It was much better lit when I went through last night around 7:30pm.
  
  2013-01-25 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Are they really fixed?!?! OMG I'm gonna have to drive past right now and take a look so I can see it with my own eyes in order to believe it!
  
  Now if I could only have someone fix all the lights at the intersection of Mohawk and Saratoga Streets near the Burger King in Cohoes! All the lights at that entire intersection are out there as well!
  
  2013-01-28 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Yes! They finally repaired these lights!! I couldn't believe how bright it was when I drove through! There is one still not working at the corner of Erin St. and Route 7 next to Joe's Crab Shack.
  
  2013-01-28 · Flag Flagged
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Malfunctioning Red Light at Wade Road Extension and Forts Ferry Road Open

Forts Ferry Road Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

The red light changes to green and a split second later back to red. One car barely makes it through. There is no traffic on Wade Road Extension to trip any signal. It is sporadic, but happens at various times of the day.

2013-04-02 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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LEFT TURN ONLY sign needed!!! Open

573-599 Columbia St Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

A "LEFT TURN ONLY" sign should be installed hanging on the traffic light of Route 9R westbound in the LEFT TURN ONLY lane.

There only is a left turn arrow painted on the pavement in the left turn lane onto Johnson Rd., but many impatient drivers do not see it, and violently cut past, causing an extremely dangerous situation for people already in the right lane who want to merge left after properly clearing the intersection!

I've almost been rear-ended numerous times by drivers with road rage who are angry when driving behind slow drivers headed from Cohoes toward Latham on 9R!

Once they hit the traffic light onto Johnson Rd., they gun the gas pedal and careen into the left lane at breakneck speeds while trying to pass in the LEFT TURN ONLY lane!

Someone could be killed here!!

2010-06-10 · Reported by Anthony (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still no sign here!
  
  2012-09-05 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  It's been 2 1/2 years! Still no sign here!
  
  2012-12-09 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still nothing! Nothing at all done! Not even a simple sign!
  
  2013-01-14 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still not fixed! 3/30/13!
  
  2013-03-31 · Flag Flagged
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Rt turn from Alb Shaker onto Wolf Open

244-248 Wolf Rd Colonie, NY 12110, USA - Latham

There are TWO right turn lanes to turn from Albany Shaker Rd eastbound onto Wolf Rd southbound (See light blue circle in attached photo). When drivers use the extreme right lane to turn right, they almost always IMMEDIATELY move into the left lane which is illegal. When turning right from the right lane, drivers are required to enter the right most lane. If they want to move into the left lane very soon after completing a turn, they're suppose to look into the left lane, signal a lane change, then change lanes when safe do do so. I was almost side swipped at this intersection. A Chevy Blazer was in the far right lane _directly_ next to me. We both turned right at the same time. Within TEN feet of turning right, the Blazer pulled directly into the left lane where I was. I HAD to take evasive action. Luckily no one was coming towards me on Wolf Rd.

One solution is to paint a FAT solid white line between the 2 right turn lanes on Albany Skaker Rd, around the corner onto Wolf Rd. Have the FAT white line end about 4-5 car length from the intersection (See red line in attached photo). Legally, no other vehicles should be entering the right lane on Wolf Rd at this intersection except those turning right from Albany Shaker Rd (Since there is ONE left turn lane onto Wolf from near the Times Union building, those vehicles are by current law required to enter the left lane. See yellow dashed line in attached).

I _know_ drivers don't always obey traffic lines and signs, but something has to be done, especially at this intersection, to remind drivers which lane they should be turning into. Traffic is heavy enough that a double right turn (like it is marked now) is warranted from Albany Shaker onto Wolf Rd.

2011-03-30 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  The issue you present demonstrates one of the most confusing/dangerous aspects of this poorly-designed intersection, which has essentially not been changed since the early 1960's. This problem is one of the numerous ones which needs to be addressed when the entire Exit 4 interchange is reconstructed (supposedly slated to occur between late 2011 through early 2013.)
  
  The Wolf Rd./Albany Shaker Rd./Exit 4 interchange is one of the most-heavily-traveled intersections in the entire Capital District, and is one of the main choke-points where traffic backups occur on a daily basis, due to the nature of the odd configuration of the double-lane turn.
  
  This intersection is in severe need of a complete redesign, and hopefully, the dangerous confusion of lanes you cite will be re-engineered to eliminate the hazardous weaving so frequently seen here.
  
  2011-07-05 · Flag Flagged
- Colonie Driver (Guest)
  
  For the time being, it is too bad they do not do a temporary and cheap "fix"... such as painting a solid white line around the corner (Alb Shaker onto Wolf Rd) between the two lanes. It might not be the ultimate "fix", but if it saves one life, prevents one accident, prevents more backups from one accident, it would be worth it.
  
  2013-02-28 · Flag Flagged
- WaryDriver (Guest)
  
  it is now 2013 and no improvements or notices for redesign are even mentioned. People making the left off of albany shaker do tight diagonals not real lefts so if you are 1st or 2nd waiting to make left onto Albany Shaker you can get clipped because these idiots are in such a rush and talking on phones
  
  The gas station and new businesses across street do not help. That area needs alternate roads specially between business so people do not have to get onto Wolf to go three doors down to next parking lot .. It might help but not much will help that intersection the way it is now ..
  
  Thought there was supposed to be a new exit for airport to keep cars off Wolf .. That triple left is horrible I hate circles but get rid of Times union and make large circle or something to cut this down. the other problem is back up on Northway entrance when there is an accident
  
  2013-03-04 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Apparently it still is in the initial planning stages... The VERY early beginning stages. I wouldn't be surprised if it takes until 2018 to start construction.
  
  Anyway, the entire Albany Airport/Wolf Road/Route 155 corridor is under evaluation.
  
  In one phase, building an "Exit 3" on the Northway was considered, but now they appear to be focusing on completely redoing the area between Exit 4/Wolf Road/Albany Airport and Exit 5/Latham.
  
  Supposedly it is still in the plans: https://www.dot.ny.gov/regional-offices/region1/projects/i87exit3/alternatives
  
  2013-03-04 · Flag Flagged
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Bushes Block View at Intersection Open

6 Latham Ridge Rd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

There are bushes on this intersection that are right up to the corner of the road. It makes it extremely difficult for drivers to look to the right to make sure they aren't pulling out directly into traffic. They should be significantly trimmed back immediately!

2010-06-28 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still nothing done! Still can't see around the bushes! 12/11/12.
  
  2012-12-11 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still not fixed! 2/19/13!
  
  2013-02-19 · Flag Flagged
- Joe (Guest)
  
  anonymous, who was notified about your post? It looks like no one of any value was notified (click on notified link at top). You should try to find out who is responsible for the Town's traffic control and make sure they get it. That's why this system doesn't work. It should be automatic.
  
  2013-02-19 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  I just clicked on Notify, and then clicked Notify Anyway. Thanks for the tip!
  
  2013-02-19 · Flag Flagged
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Right Lane Ends/Merge Sign Needed!! Open

Adirondack Northway Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

There is no "Right Lane Ends" or "Merge" sign on the new southbound ramp from Exit 6 onto I-87.

It is a very long ramp and motorists cut left in front of other cars at the last minute because they don't realize the lane is ending.

2010-03-28 · Reported by Anthony B. Martino (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Well it's been 2 1/2 years! STILL no sign! STILL people jerking their steering wheel over because they don't realize the lane is ending! STILL not fixed!
  
  2012-09-05 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still no signs! 9/18/12.
  
  2012-09-19 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still no signs! 12/03/12! Almost 3 years and still no signs!
  
  2012-12-03 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still nothing done here to fix this! Drivers still frantically weaving from the right lane into the left lane onto the Northway! Not a single MERGE sign or RIGHT LANE ENDS sign! NOTHING!!
  
  2013-01-14 · Flag Flagged
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Prohibited Right Turns Causes Dangerous U-Turns Open

29-99 Cobbee Rd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

The northern exit of New Loudon Plaza onto Cobbee Road is configured so that drivers are only allowed to make Left-Turns onto Cobbee Road heading west.

Every single day, however, hundreds of motorists exiting the plaza who want to turn right (thus disobeying the No Right Turn sign), either drive across the street into the deli parking lot, turn left and then make a U-Turn and then go the opposite direction, or just ignore the sign altogether and turn right even though the exit is curved sharply to the left on purpose.

This afternoon, I happened to be sitting in the plaza parking lot, and counted 23 vehicles which pulled this manoever, only within the time-span of 45 minutes!

This causes confusion and backups on this tiny connecting road, with all the annoyed drivers flying through on Cobbee Road at high speed, and creates a dangerous situation with drivers who insist on turning right, in defiance of the posted No Right-Turn sign.

Concerns:

1) Why is the exit made a Left-Turn Only in the first place, thus forcing all traffic to go onto the already-congested Route 9?

2) Why don't the police monitor this situation, and ticket drivers who ignore the No Right-Turn signs clearly posted at the exit of the plaza?

This issue needs to be corrected at once.

2010-09-07 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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  2010-10-26 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Yesterday, I counted 14 more drivers in the duration of 1 hour who either completely disregard the "Left Turn Only" signs, or drive into the Italian deli's parking lot, and then turn towards Old Loudon Road, which is illegal.
  
  2011-08-10 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still not fixed! There are still hundreds of cars per day allowed to undertake this illegal maneuver! Great enforcement, Town of Colonie!
  
  2011-11-30 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still not one person has been ticketed for making right turns here! 9/17/12.
  
  2012-09-17 · Flag Flagged
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Left turn sensor malfunctioning Open

Francis Delasandro Blvd Albany, NY 12211, USA - Latham

For traffic heading Southeast at the entrance to the airport, the left turn signal illuminates even when there are no cars in the turning lanes. This causes an unnecessarily delayed green light for traffic heading in the opposite direction.

2012-07-12 · Reported by Lou Snitkoff (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  2012-09-24 · Flag Flagged
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New Loudon Rd./Watervliet Shaker Rd. Signs Needed Open

664 New Loudon Rd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

With the new Fresh Market Shopping Center being built at this intersection, I think it is necessary for street signs saying "New Loudon Road" and "Watervliet Shaker Road" to be attached to the traffic light poles at the streetcorners in this area.

There are many new motorists to this area in Latham, who are unfamiliar with the names of the road, (coupled with the confusion of all the detours around the Exit 6 construction project) and it would really help drivers better navigate through this area.

2010-08-06 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Still no signs here. 9/17/12.
  
  2012-09-18 · Flag Flagged
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Lack of Guardrails in Medians Causes Fatalities! Open

State Highway 7 Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

With the recent rash of horrendous, fiery, fatal crashes taking place along this incredibly dangerous stretch of NY Route 7, it is unthinkable that this high-speed section of the highway has never had a center median guardrail or concrete barrier installed after all this time!!

All that's there is a center strip of grass! How is a thin strip of grass going to stop vehicles from careening into oncoming lanes of traffic on such a high-speed highway?? IT ISN'T!!!!!!!! This is utter neglect on the part of New York State!

I don't know how this section of Route 7 was ever allowed to be given the designation of 65 MPH and "Meeting Interstate Standards" when there are no guardrails in the median for such long distances!! Not to mention that the grade is too steep, the road is too dark because there isn't any proper highway lighting, and there are far too many slow drivers who hog the passing lane, which is one of the MAIN CAUSES of these types of "aggressive driving" crashes!

At least installing a center guardrail would prevent (or reduce the chances) of fatalities from head-on crashes like the one which recently occurred a few days ago!

Even if this crash was caused by "aggressive driving" as it is alleged, at least the severity could have been lessened by fixing this neglectful carelessness by the State of New York, and maybe nobody would have gotten KILLED!!!

I think it's just an excuse to allow police cars to tear across the median so they can give people tickets, instead of putting up the required proper highway barriers so that out-of-control vehicles wouldn't be able to fly across the road into oncoming traffic and KILL PEOPLE!!!

2010-09-04 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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- metfan (Guest)
  
  The Main Cause of this type of accident are aggressive drivers. Police in unmarked cars should patrol these areas and crack down on these types of drivers who think everyone else is going too slow. No amount of gaurdrails will protect us from idiots!
  
  2010-09-06 · Flag Flagged
- Zufechten (Guest)
  
  Median barriers would turn head-on crashes into fixed-object crashes. Not only are these less likely to be fatal or injury crashes, it's less likely that people other than the person that lost control will be injured.
  
  2010-09-26 · Flag Flagged
- Town of Colonie (Guest)
  
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  2010-10-26 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still no additional guardrails installed. 9/17/12.
  
  2012-09-17 · Flag Flagged
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Homestead & Route 9 Latham Archived

Homestead & Rte 9 Newtonville/Colonie - Latham

When going East on Homestead there are 2 Right turn signs only no one either doesm't see them or don't pay any attention to them. The town of Colonie should put arrows on the road indicating Right turn only.

2010-10-04 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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  2010-10-26 · Flag Flagged
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  no further action apparent
  
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Not the Name of the Road Archived

922-928 Loudon Rd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

It really gets under my skin how so many people (even this website) calls Route 9 "New Loudon Road" when the correctly marked name is "Loudon Road." I challenge ANYONE to find a street sign with the name New Loudon Road on it! It's just so stupid how so many people AND businesses call this road by the wrong name.

2010-08-02 · Reported by James (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  James,
  
  The correct name of the road IS "NEW Loudon Road" for that area which you designated.
  
  From the intersection of Route 155, all the way under the Latham Traffic Circle, and up to Route 9R (Columbia Street), the proper name of the road is "NEW Loudon Road."
  
  The southern section of Route 9, headed past Siena College towards Albany, as well as the northern section of Route 9, past Guptill's Skating Park, all the way to the Crescent Bridge, are just "Loudon Road".
  
  Before the 4-lane section was built under the Latham Traffic Circle, (what is now called "OLD Loudon Road"), it was the only way to go through that area, because it connected to both other ends (the section behind LaQuinta Inn and Price Chopper).
  
  Then, when the 4-lane section was built, it was called "NEW Loudon Road" in order to differentiate between the two.
  
  I worked in two different businesses along that section, and both of their addresses were on "NEW Loudon Road", even according to the 911 Emergency System.
  
  I do agree, however, that it is extremely confusing to many people who are unfamiliar with this area, because the street name signs are very unclear about this, and most of the intersections which should have the proper names, do not.
  
  2010-08-03 · Flag Flagged
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Confusing intersection Open

Interstate 87 & Wolf Rd & Albany Shaker Rd Colonie, NY 12110, USA - Latham

When going west on Albany Shaker Rd and coming to the intersection of Albany Shaker and Wolf Rd, the light to turn left onto Wolf Rd should have a sign stating "Left on Arrow Only". Many people feel they can make that turn even though cars going east have the right of way. Was just involved in an accident in this senario and while it was bad could have been worse. Westbound vehicles turning left onto Wolf Rd. must think that the green light for continued westbound driving or to enter right onto the northbound ramp of 1-87 also appliles to them.

2011-02-01 · Reported by Kathy (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Zufechten (Guest)
  
  NYSDOT is considering changes to this intersection in their Exit 3 project.
  
  https://www.nysdot.gov/regional-offices/region1/projects/i87exit3
  
  2011-02-20 · Flag Flagged
- WaryDriver (Guest)
  
  That entire section needs immediate changes!!! it is dangerous and was supposed to be fixed 10 years ago...
  
  if you are first in line on Wolf to make a left turn onto Albany Shaker you have to pray the left turners from westbound Albany Shaker do not crash into your car cause they do not know how to make a real left turn and really just make a diagonal hi-speed weave.. I have almost been hit a few times cause they cut so close.
  
  when you exit I87 (4) to Wolf Rd the lights are so out of sync that you sit 5 minutes waiting to make the left.. then if you can make the left because no cars are blocking the ramp .. you immediately get the red light at Albany Shaker.. making you then wait another 2-5 minutes to make the left onto Albany Shaker.. then surprise if you are not first to make turn the light on AlbanyShaker westbound turns red... it can take almost 12 minutes to get to the airport.
  
  2011-08-06 · Flag Flagged
- Closed K. Leisenfelder (Guest)
  
  Nothing has been done to rectify the traffic flow in the area of concern so rather than have the post be active I would just the soon close it. Thank you.
  
  2012-01-04 · Flag Flagged
- Reopened WaryDriver (Guest)
  
  They actually need to have the left turn lane have a RED light simliar to what they have on rt 9&20 which we do not need there since the traffic much much lighter than the Sand Creek Wolf Rf left turn.. That entire are is probably the worst around .. people just fly to beat the oncoming traffic
  
  2012-01-06 · Flag Flagged
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red light not functioning properly Open

1190-1208 Troy Schenectady Rd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

ever since rte 7 was paved this past fall, the light at CHP plaza rd ( 1 block east of Rosendale ) seems to be on a timed cycle for the eastbond traffic. It seems to be a wasted light to stop for an empty lot in the evening and overnight. Can someone take a look at the signal? thanks

2012-01-09 · Reported by Mark Phoenix (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Trees are Blocking Road Signs Open

816 New Loudon Rd Latham, NY - Latham

There are large tree branches covering the directional road signs for the Latham Circle. This makes it difficult for drivers who are unfamiliar with the area to properly know where they are going.

2011-07-05 · Reported by anonymous (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Still not fixed!
  
  2011-11-23 · Flag Flagged
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Ramp Metering Signals Needed Open

Interstate 87 & Wolf Rd & Albany Shaker Rd Colonie, NY - Latham

The Exit 4 ramp from Wolf Road onto Interstate 87 northbound should be a prime candidate for metered on-ramps when it is reconstructed in the next few years.

The number of cars violently accelerating to merge onto Interstate 87 northbound during the afternoon rush hour causes incredibly dangerous weaving/merging actions.

A metered on-ramp would also free up some of the backups of northbound traffic on the Interstate 87 mainline between Exits 5 and 8, especially around the notorious "Twin Bridges."

2011-08-01 · Reported by anonymous (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- warydriver (Guest)
  
  No that is too dangerous and really not helpful. A longer ramp and right lane would help the total redesign that has been put off for the last ten years would be better.
  
  2011-08-22 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  In response to warydriver:
  
  In virtually every location where ramp metering has been installed, there has been a marked reduction in accidents if the configuration of the traffic signals and if the highway signage leading up to it is properly designed and implemented.
  
  Ramp metering actually decreases accidents, because the timing of the traffic lights provides a steady, regular pattern of traffic entering the freeway, instead of a hap-hazard, chaotic jumble of cars, which is what is occuring at locations like the Wolf Road ramps now.
  
  If motorists would actually look at and study the data, and see demonstrations of ramp metering in action, they would understand how beneficial it is to achieving safer, more-controlled entry of vehicles onto the highway, and less backups on the surface streets.
  
  People are always uneasy about new projects such as roundabouts and new intersection designs (such as the new Single Point Urban Interchange which has been installed at Exit 6 of the Northway in Latham), however I, myself, have noticed that traffic flows much better even during rush hours, and the design dramatically reduces backups onto the side roads. It also appears as though accidents at that location have been substantially reduced.
  
  Here is an old, yet still appropriate video explaining how ramp metering works:
  
  2011-08-22 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Sorry, I have to re-post to the link to the video because it didn't show up:
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsvaGXW6moA
  
  2011-08-22 · Flag Flagged
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Traffic Pattern Unclear Open

Corner Of Route 2 And Youngs Place Latham - Latham

Traveling west on Rte 2, there is a traffic light at the corner of Youngs Place and Rte 2. Drivers needing to turn left onto Youngs Place must stay in the left most driving lane to turn left. There is a turn lane there, but that turn lane is for oncoming traffic (drivers traveling east and needing to turn left onto Swatling). Drivers traveling west do not always realize this and will use the turn lane to turn left onto Youngs. Other drivers, needing to continue traveling west and stopped in traffic because they are behind a person correctly stopped in the left driving lane waiting for a clear chance to make a left turn onto Youngs, often become enraged. There are often angry horn blows and near misses. Perhaps the easiest solution would be to put a sign over the left lane that shows it is for straight as well as left turning traffic, and put a sign over the turn lane indicating it is for oncoming traffic, not for turning onto Youngs.

2011-03-25 · Reported by Mrs. Smith (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Incorrect Road Sign Open

137 Sparrowbush Rd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

There is a sign at the corner of Sparrowbush Road and Wade Road Extension that says, "State Law: Don't Drive on Shoulder".

This sign is incorrect.

Signs stating "Don't Drive on Shoulder" are used for roads where people illegally utilize the shoulder for a very long stretch as if it were another lane.

This is NOT what is occurring here, and the sign is NOT APPROPRIATE at this intersection.

At this location, the corner strip of the shoulder seems to be being used by motorists as if it were a "Right-Turn" lane.

Therefore, either a "No Turn on Red" sign should be at this location instead, or an additional "Right-Turn" lane should be constructed, with proper lane markings and right-turn arrows.

This would allow westbound traffic on Sparrowbush Road to turn right onto Sparrowbush Road northbound without having to wait needlessly behind other traffic which is going straight onto Wade Road Extension.

I don't understand why this was not designed correctly to begin with. It is very poor planning to build a traffic intersection without taking this into account.

REDESIGN THIS INTERSECTION CORRECTLY!!!!!

ADD A RIGHT-TURN LANE!!!!

2010-09-20 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Z. Fechten (Guest)
  
  PS. If you could find a few hundred thousand dollars, I'm sure the town would consider adding a right turn lane, if it is warranted. Personally, I can think of a few places where I'd rather see it spent putting in left turn lanes, which have a much bigger effect on safety.
  
  2011-05-03 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  That intersection was "redesigned" only a few years ago... Why didn't they put in a right-turn lane then, like they should have? There is plenty of room where they could have added one in. Move the guardrail over by 3 feet and re-stripe the pavement markings. Pretty simple. No big chore. Why do they want to inconvenience people, by forcing people to wait behind a line of cars who are going straight when whey could have added a right-turn lane in when they reconstructed it? To me, it seems very short-sighted of the Town of Colonie not to have installed a proper right-turn lane at this location to begin with, when hundreds of cars make the right turn from Sparrowbush Rd. heading west onto Sparrowbush Rd. north, especially during the afternoon rush hours. It's yet another example of where government bureaucrats don't see the whole picture, and then leave something poorly thought-out to languish for years, when they could have just built it right to begin with and not had to put up a stupid sign which doesn't belong at that location. In this day of $4.00+ a gallon gasoline, it only makes sense to keep traffic MOVING instead of making everyone wait just because the intersection was poorly redone. As far as I'm concerned, no intersection in this state should ever be redesigned without proper right- (and left) turning lanes to eliminate this situation. It's 2010, not 1910!!
  
  2011-05-03 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  3 SEPARATE ACTIONS REQUIRE 3 DIFFERENT SIGNS PROHIBITING EACH ONE!!!
  
  TURNING on the right shoulder,
  PASSING on the right shoulder,
  and DRIVING on the right shoulder are 3 SEPARATE ACTIONS!
  
  1) TURNING right on the right shoulder: LEGAL. (Provided that there is enough space to do so safely, AND that you yield to oncoming vehicles who are turning left in front of you, AND that there aren't any "NO TURN ON RED" signs posted.)
  
  2) PASSING on the right shoulder: LEGAL. (If there is a vehicle in front of you that is making a left turn, AND provided that there is enough space to do so safely.)
  
  3) DRIVING on the right shoulder: ILLEGAL. (DRIVING on the right shoulder implies continuously traveling along the shoulder for hundreds of feet and utilizing it as if it were another lane.)
  
  Chapter 6 of the NYS DMV Handbook is VERY ambiguous regarding this topic, and so is the law itself. The handbook and the law should be clarified because this type of a situation is interpreted differently by every driver, every police officer, and every judge, and all it does is create confusion and accidents because nobody knows what they are supposed to do at intersections such as this one!
  
  This issue is NEVER addressed because the 3 separate actions are NEVER correctly distinguished within the confines of the law.
  
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  Chapter 6 of the NYS DMV Handbook says:
  
  "PASSING ON THE RIGHT
  
  You should usually pass other vehicles on the left, but passing on the right is allowed in certain situations. You may pass a vehicle on the right only in the situations listed below, and only if you can do so safely. You may not drive on or across the shoulder or edge line of the road unless a sign permits it. You may pass on the right:
  
  When a vehicle ahead is making a left turn.
  
  When you are driving on a one-way road that is marked for two or more lanes or is wide enough for two or more lanes, and passing is not restricted by signs.
  
  If you are going to pass on the right at an intersection, check traffic ahead carefully. Make sure an oncoming vehicle is not turning left into your path, and watch out at the right side of the road for pedestrians, bicyclists, in-line skaters and moped riders.
  
  Before you pass on the right on multilane roads such as expressways, make sure you check your mirrors, use the proper signals for lane change, and look over your right shoulder for other vehicles. After passing, be sure to check over your left shoulder, and to signal, before returning to the left lane."
  
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  2011-06-18 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still not fixed!!
  
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Left turn lane needed Open

568-570 New York 155 Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

This location is in desperate need of a left turn lane and signal.

2010-03-08 · Reported by Photo00001 (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  There are multiple problems with this stretch of Watervliet-Shaker Rd. that result in back-ups of traffic. The road needs to be widened to allow left turn lanes, or left turns should be prohibited during rush hours and lunch times.
  
  2010-03-29 · Flag Flagged
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Yield sign at Rt 9 turning on to 9R is useless! Open

Rt. 9 & 9r Latham, NY 12110 - Latham

There is a yield sign from Rt. 9 North turning right onto 9R heading to Cohoes. When coming off Alt. Rt 7 and crossing Rt. 9 straight on to 9R, cars should yield to my car so I can get in the lane I need to be in to turn right on to Old Loudon Rd. Same goes for turning left on to 9R from Rt. 9 coming south. 95% of the cars pull right through the yield sign, not even slowing down causing me to slam on my breaks and try to squeeze in so I can turn right on to Old Loudon Rd. Why doesn't anyone slow down or yield to traffic? What can be done to fix this?

2010-06-07 · Reported by Heather Burdo (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  I think that the situation here is that there are already 2 lanes headed eastbound on Route 9R, so traffic should be able to open up by the time you need to merge right for the turn onto Old Loudon Rd.
  
  Otherwise what happens is you wind up stuck behind all the people turning left at the light before Latham Ford.
  
  2010-06-10 · Flag Flagged
- Eric (Guest)
  
  Agreed. Daily I make a left turn from rt 9 south heading onto 9R and cars coming northbound on rt9 making that right don't even acknowledge oncoming traffic at the yield more than half the time. With a stoplight by Latham Ford, the traffic gets congested and God forbid you have to get in the right lane to turn right onto Old Loudon Road. And I am the one that gets flipped off... maybe it will take a few sideswipes for this to be acknowledged and fixed. Clearly a yield sign only does not resolve the issue. The lane is long enough up Rt 9 north to allow for a turn signal to be installed. They did it a few years back on the intersection of Old Loudon and 9R. What would it hurt? Or better yet, who would it NOT hurt?
  
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Large Trees Blocking Road-Signs Structure Open

601-663 Columbia St Exd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

There are large pine trees blocking the road signs for Route 9, and Interstate 87.

It is a large grouping of signs, and the trees are almost totally blocking it, making it difficult with drivers who are unfamiliar with the roads to know which direction they should go.

The trees need to be trimmed back quite a lot in order to clear up this dangerous situation of weaving drivers who are confused because they don't know which lane to be in because they can't see the signs.

2010-08-17 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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  I agree, Eric. For people who are unfamiliar with this intersection (and it seems as though this is the case more and more each day), it's very dangerous when drivers wildly jerk the wheel at the last second because they can't see the sign to know where they're going.
  
  2011-03-07 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  It's been almost a year-- still not a single branch has been trimmed back. This is VERY irresponsible of the road crews.
  
  2011-07-11 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still not fixed!!!
  
  2011-10-18 · Flag Flagged
- anonymous (Guest)
  
  Still not fixed!
  
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New "Center Island" Should be Painted Yellow Open

Troy Schenectady Rd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

The new "center island" directly in the middle of the new SPUI overpass on the Route 7 bridge should have the curb painted yellow. This would make it easier to see, because I'm sure pretty soon there are going to be some confused, distracted drivers who mow down the signs because they aren't paying attention.

2010-09-21 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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  2010-10-26 · Flag Flagged
- Lou (Guest)
  
  I think it can't be painted yellow since you can pass it (with the island) being on the right.
  
  I think yellow lines are supposed to say on the left.
  
  2010-12-21 · Flag Flagged
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Proper Sidewalks Needed Open

724 New Loudon Rd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

This stretch of Route 9 in Latham needs better sidewalks. It is an area with many pedestrians, and with increased bus traffic in the area, there is likely to be even more pedestrians in the near future.

The dirty, gravel-filled strips along the road which are currently there are unacceptable for people to walk on safely.

This area also is in desparate need of better crosswalks and signaling, because motorists do not pay attention to people walking in this area.

2010-08-09 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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Confusing/Dangerous Boston Market Parking Lot Open

753 Loudon Rd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

The rear entrance into the Boston Market parking lot (from Kunker Ave.) is designed so that vehicles are supposed to make a full-circle (to the right) around the building before parking or entering the Drive-Thru window.

This is even reenforced by two yellow arrows painted in the same direction, headed to the right, for the Drive-Thru lane AS WELL AS the main driving lane.

However, confused/oblivious drivers dangerously turn left, AGAINST traffic in order to park, or they turn left and then DRIVE OVER THE CONCRETE MEDIAN in order to enter the Drive-Thru window.

This happens so frequently (sometimes 10-15 times per hour during busier times), and it is an absolute shock that this is being allowed to occur!

Drivers who drive LEFT around the building can cause a HEAD-ON COLLISION because they are not warned that the parking lot is only a ONE-WAY!!!!

Sometimes the confusion even spills out onto Kunker Ave. where drivers are making U-Turns in the street or in the Car Wash parking lot, because they have absolutely NO IDEA where they are supposed to go!

This situation must be corrected ASAP!

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"55 MPH AHEAD" Signs Needed Open

State Highway 7 Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

When traveling westbound up the hill on NY Route 7, "Speed Limit 55 Ahead" signs are needed, to warn motorists that the speed limit is reduced to 55 MPH from the 65 MPH zone behind them.

All branches of the Exit 7 ramps, as well as the stretches ahead on Interstate 87 (the Adirondack Northway) are 55 MPH, but many motorists do not know this, and drive much too quickly in this area. It is very dangerous.

Attached is a sample picture of the signs that are needed here. The ones presently located there are inadequate, and do not alert drivers far enough in advance of the speed reduction.

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"Right-Exiting Road" Needed!! Open

2-8 Johnson Rd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

Drivers eastbound on Route 9R stay in the right lane too long. They pretend as if they are going to turn right, (onto Johnson Road,) but then cut into the left lane at the last minute, almost causing accidents!

Someone could be killed here!!!

A sign like the one attached are needed at this intersection.

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"Sharp Curve - Exit 35 MPH" Signs Needed Open

State Highway 7 Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

This ramp is extremely dangerous!!

First of all, it is not banked correctly.

Secondly, motorists drive up this hill at 65 mph (or sometimes even faster,) when all of a sudden, they jerk the wheel to the right because they are not paying attention to the sharp exit ramp of Route 7.

Better signage is needed, such as the sample picture attached.

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"Left-Curve" Sign Needed Open

16 Sparrowbush Rd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

Attached is a SAMPLE picture of the type of sign that is needed when traveling NORTHWEST on Sparrowbush Road, headed towards Forts Ferry Road.

Pollock Road is a SIDE road, in this case.

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Large Trees Blocking Road-Signs Open

475-485 Troy Schenectady Rd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

There are large trees blocking the signs for Route 2 and Route 9. They are located near the Mobil gas station.

They should be cut down to eliminate weaving motorists not paying attention to which lane they should be in.

2010-08-17 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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Large Trees Blocking Road-Signs Open

500-514 Troy Schenectady Rd Latham, NY 12110, USA - Latham

There are large trees blocking the signs for Route 2 and Route 9. They are located near the smaller entrance to the Latham Circle Mall.

They should be cut down to eliminate weaving motorists not paying attention to which lane they should be in.

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