Description
Brighton, Deering, USM crossing. This is a very hard light and intersection to understand. It's not the first time it has come up but wondering if there are thoughts or plans on improvement. First when you are on Deering coming from 302 the light is so quick only 3-4 cars max can get through it. And it is also very hard for cars to realize it's their turn cause the light facing Brighton is also looking almost at you and you wondering if your running a green or red light. This quick hesitation for safely on drivers allows for maybe 2-3 cars to get through the light. Also people trying to take a left always get stuck in the road. What about a round-about? Anything is better then not addressing this very outdated and complex intersections issue.
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Acknowledged Fix It! Portland. (Verified Official)
Portland 311 (Verified Official)
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Fix It! Portland. (Verified Official)
Thank you for your inquiry. The discussion on SeeClickFix is correct - this location will indeed be replaced with a single-lane roundabout, which was approved by the City Council in 2013 and is under design. At this time, we anticipate that construction will begin next year, with finishes wrapping up in 2018. We expect a public meeting on this matter in the next few months as well.
Jeremiah J. Bartlett, PE, PTOE
Transportation Systems Engineer
Department of Public Works
City of Portland, Maine
jbartlett@portlandmaine.gov
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