I wasn’t surprised to learn that the intersection of Route 5, Toelles Road and the Wharton Brook Connector to exit 13 of I-91 is considered the most dangerous in town (page one, Saturday, Feb. 28). The connector itself is also a little hairy, especially if you enter it from the left hand exit from I-91 north. I avoid doing that even though it is the exit closet to my home, opting instead for exit 12 and then driving a couple of miles north on Route 5.
The story got me to thinking about some of my least favorite intersections in Wallingford. Here is a list of my top 5, in no particular order. Let me know if you agree or have others.
1 The four way stop sign at the intersection of Ward Street and South Elm. Another one I avoid at all costs, often driving a mile out of my way to get to places like the YMCA.
2 Any left hand turn off of Route 68 between I-91 and North Main Street Extension. The speed of the oncoming vehicles actually shakes my stopped SUV.
3 Speaking of Route 68, I hate the left hand turn lane at Route 68 and Leigus Road. It seems like the longest left hand turn light in town. Late at night, when 68 is a ghost town, I’m actually tempted to turn when the light is red.
4 Any intersection on the Choate campus. Townies can’t stand waiting for Choate kids to cross. I didn’t arrive in Wallingford until I was 23 so until recently I was Choate’s biggest defender. But that new crosswalk about halfway between Center and Christian streets is too much. Why not just make it a private road for Choate?
5 The intersection of Dudley Avenue and Route 5. Poor sight lines pulling on and off of Dudley make going to the dump and recyclable center a nightmare.
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The "four way intersection" at Ward Ext and South Elm is really not a four way. Is is off-set and therefore not a four way. Many drivers do not understand the right-of-way rules that apply there. You need to reexamine this spot, once you understand how to navigate it, you will be more comfotable with it- this does not mean you still don't drive defensively there though, because like I said, many drivers don't "get it!"
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