The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to AskTheMayor@thelakewoodscoop.com.

Question:

Hi Mr. Mayor,

Thank you for your time,

I’m definitely not the first person to be inquiring about this – but what is the plan for the New Hampshire x Chesnut intersection? I thought I recall reading that a traffic light is planned, however when I once called 911 after witnessing a bad accident thirty feet in front on me on that very intersection, they told me that there is no way a traffic light will ever be put up there.

If you would check the police records, I think you would find dozens of accidents reported at that very intersection last year. It’s an incredibly tough intersection to navigate, with cars coming from all directions, attempting difficult turns with limited visibility.

Looking forward to a positive response!

BD

Response from Mayor Coles:

Good morning BD,

There is a light and redesign of the jug handle coming to that intersection. The main obstacle is that the intersection is controlled by the county & the state. They are working together to get these much needed improvements done. We had the county engineer at out last meeting & when questioned about this he told us that plans are well under way and hopefully we may see some work there late this year. I asked that the plans be forwarded to the township as soon as they are ready & I will share then with the public at that time.

Ray

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