SOUND OFF: How Safe Are Portsmouth Roads?
As far as safety, what grade would you give roads in Portsmouth?
In the past month, there have been three serious car crashes in Portsmouth. On Dec. 1, a Barrington man died after being involved in a head-on crash on the Mt. Hope Bridge. Only two days later, a seven-vehicle crash occurred on the Sakonnet River Bridge. This past Wednesday, a Taunton, MA, man was transported to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment of "serious injuries" after a head-on crash on West Main Road near King's Grant. The cause of these crashes all remain under current investigation. However, these tragic collisions have given rise to a conversation about road safety in Portsmouth. We want to know what you think. Are Portsmouth roads safe to drive? Should some lanes be reduced from four to two? Should speed limits be reduced…
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Elaine
10:54 am on Thursday, December 20, 2012
I have lived on East Main Road a quarter mile from the police/fire station for 13 years and travel to Newport everyday. I find patience when pulling out of my driveway is my only option. I agree with Susan Walker about the unspoken rules about traveling on E Main and the fact that the left lane should only be used for passing or making a left turn. It can be extremely frustrationg to be behind 2 … more ›