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Broad Street, Route 9, Hamilton Street Intersection

2008-04-12

I must say that after several years living in this city, the worst intersection when it comes to drivers not obeying the traffic signals is Broad, Rt.9 and Hamilton. I fib you not, Almost everyday I come close to getting hit by reckless drivers. These dangerous drivers make a right on red from Broad Street onto Route 9S by Geoffrey's Pub. Just tonight, at about 5pm, April 11th I almost got smashed up. I had enough. I always wait and pull out very slowly and watch cautiously as I proceed to make my left turn from Hamilton St. onto Rt. 9S. This jack-in-the-Box today ignored HIS RED LIGHT and my GREEN light. God forbid one of these idiot drivers hurts anyone or any children at this horrific intersection during highly traveled times of the day.

I feel our city needs to assess the dangers of this intersection. A possible idea, put a NO RIGHT ON RED sign! Hey maybe even more of a police presence during these highly traveled hours.


2008-06-18

I agree there are many dangerous intersections in the city.  One that would require a very simple change is at the West end of town, where 87 exits onto Route 3.  There should be no right on red at the point where the ramp meets route 3 heading east (toward Price Chopper).  That one simple change would make that intersection SO much safer! 

2008-06-27

Maybe there are some good intersections in the city that could be taken as examples . . . ?  If I had to name one, it might be tough, but what about the intersection of South Catherine and Broad Street?  That one isn't too bad - a long wait sometimes, but fairly safe.

2008-06-28

S. Cath and Broad is mostly like the safest intersection in Plattburgh now that the traffic camera is installed and working properly.