Portion of Main St from Joe's Hill to Flemming Street to open to 2-way traffic- Hon Rymer
In his statement at the Continuation of the Third Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on Thursday, September 7, 2023, Honourable Rymer said the purpose of this change is to ease the flow of traffic at the roundabout as well as at the intersection of the Waterfront Drive and the Walter James Francis Drive.
He said, “What we want to introduce by the end of the fourth quarter is an upgrade that we believe will enhance our traffic flow and reduce the congestion. We will seek to convert only the section of Main Street between the foot of Joe’s Hill by the Road Town Methodist Cemetery to the intersection of Main Street and Flemming Street into two-way traffic. The rest of Main Street, starting at the same intersection of Flemming Street to Customs Road intersection in the vicinity of the Commercial Court building, will remain a one-way heading in the westerly direction.”
Minister aware Main St is 'narrow'
Honourable Rymer also stated that he is aware of the Main Street Road and the fact that it is more narrow than most roads, but reassured the public that the necessary precautions will be taken to keep the road safe for pedestrians and motorists.
Honourable Rymer said, “This new outlet being created, by a conservative estimate, we believe that the traffic congestion will be reduced by at least 35 per cent. I have experienced the congestion and can recognise the immediate benefits that this upgrade to our traffic flow will bring to our motorists.”
He added, “We recognise the constraint of Main Street generally and know that it is not as wide as other roads. As a result, we will additionally prohibit large trucks from traversing Main Street and will require them to utilise other roads available. I have requested of the Public Works Department to develop designs for implementation of this upgrade to see how best we can fit in sidewalks along this segment of the road to ensure the safety of pedestrians.”
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27 Responses to “Portion of Main St from Joe's Hill to Flemming Street to open to 2-way traffic- Hon Rymer”
2 ways into town
2 ways out of town
This one way in and one way out if not fully functional as a matter of fact the Government took that bold step without the voice of the people and that is call communism and dictatorship
Until we create a community of law abiding citizens we will never have anything working as it should. It saddens me everyday to see the kind of people we have become - no pride, disrespectful, quick to anger and overall don’t care attitude. It’s all about self.
Suggestion. Instead of making it 2 way make it go one direction for a certain time of day and the other for a next. Or 2 way for a short period of the day.
.......All this traffic turn around and no kind of solutions on parking.
Some people talk about problems at the roundabout particularly, suggesting that many drivers use it incorrectly. But it just seems improperly designed, made worse by having squeezed two lanes in a space made for one.
Until proper traffic design is done for Roadtown, CHANGE THE TRAFFIC FLOW BACK TO HOW IT WAS. This new plan is a bad idea which will no doubt just make things worse.
What we desperately require is a comprehensive road infrastructure plan. This should include proper signage, well-functioning stop lights, and the use of appropriate road marking materials. No more temporary solutions like house paint that washes away after a couple of showers. It's time to invest our hard-earned tax dollars where we can truly observe and enjoy the benefits.
Moreover, governmental intervention is indispensable in establishing a clear regulation with regards to right-handed vehicles. it’s either left-hand or right-hand driving, the law must decide. It cannot be both!