Meredith Traffic

love the lake · 07-05-2016, 07:38 PM

Last night (July 4) around 10:30 PM, traffic in Meredith was backed up for miles. Is this the usual pattern on July 4 or was it because of fireworks ending around that time in Meredith and Center Harbor?

wifi · 07-06-2016, 03:13 AM

It was primarily the fireworks, tho Meredith can be a sewer traffic wise, especially around any of the traffic lights, particularly weekends.

noreast · 07-06-2016, 09:18 AM

Did you find your answer in lost and found?

SAMIAM · 07-06-2016, 11:00 AM

You need to learn the back roads....lots of ways around the traffic

ursa minor · 07-07-2016, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMIAM

You need to learn the back roads....lots of ways around the traffic

Sam, shhhhhhh! Then everyone will know!

fatlazyless · 07-07-2016, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ursa minor

Sam, shhhhhhh! Then everyone will know!

Winona-Waukewan-College-Rt 25B to Rt 25 in Center Harbor-Moultonborough

The Meredith bypass; traveling east on Rt 104 in Meredith, take a left just beyond the Flightcraft boat store onto Winona Rd at the intersection with stoplights ....... maybe two miles to a right onto Waukewan Rd .....continue maybe three miles to Rt 25/US 3 ......heading north on 25/3 ... almost immediately bear right onto College Rd .....continue maybe one mile to Rt 25B ...... take a right onto Rt 25B and continue maybe three miles to stop light intersection on Rt 25 close to Heath's Hardware and the Center Harbor-Moultonborough town line.

This totally avoids the Meredith-Lake Winnipesaukee, big intersection, traffic snarl and is a very nice, quiet, out in the country, very low traffic route through the back roads of Meredith and Center Harbor that travels close to beautiful Lake Waukewan, and the very scenic Waukewan golf course.

rick35 · 07-07-2016, 08:50 AM

We come in on Waukewan Street when theres traffic on 104 and a likely stand still at the light near McDonalds. You may hit some traffic near Bootleggers but its never been as bad as coming down the hill past the docks. You could turn left at Sunshine and Pa's and go out to College Road to Center Harbor if you didnt want to take the scenic route out Winona Road.

We used College Road earlier this week and theres a great view from the top of the hill. And you pass by the old Belknap College on 25B (Dane Rd).

jeffk · 07-07-2016, 03:00 PM

Since 25B was repaved last year and you no longer shake out a filling on the bumps, the temptation to speed has become irresistable to many. There is a high police presence on the road. Stick to the speed limit!

Meredith AK · 04-05-2018, 08:04 AM

Signs all over the Route 3/25 intersection in Meredith announcing a new traffic pattern beginning April 9th. New lights going in and you will no longer be able to take a left turn onto Route 3 from the right lane on Route 25 south.

Biggd · 04-05-2018, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Meredith AK

Signs all over the Route 3/25 intersection in Meredith announcing a new traffic pattern beginning April 9th. New lights going in and you will no longer be able to take a left turn onto Route 3 from the right lane on Route 25 south.

That seams like it would back up the traffic on 25 even more than it already is or it will force more cars to go straight through the town center. I wonder if that's their intention?

tummyman · 04-05-2018, 09:03 AM

Interesting. Another solution to a bad situation designed by traffic engineers who probably never drive the route. This change, if it is as described, will eliminate the blending of two lanes to one RT3. But traffic on RT25 will now probably be backed up for miles a lot of the time. More incentive to take RT25B in Center Harbor and avoid the Meredith mess. Until there is a real bypass constructed around this terrible intersection, nothing will ever improve.

Newbiesaukee · 04-05-2018, 09:05 AM

It MIGHT be a little safer as not everyone does well with the two lanes turning left and then merging; but overall, I agree it will aggravate the traffic problem.

jbolty · 04-05-2018, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbiesaukee

It MIGHT be a little safer as not everyone does well with the two lanes turning left and then merging; but overall, I agree it will aggravate the traffic problem.

This.

After making the left turn the lanes merge almost instantly so there is not much benefit to two left lanes. One thing that would help a ton would be a pedestrian bridge crossing rt 3 somewhere around the docks area.

joey2665 · 04-05-2018, 09:16 AM

That is going to make traveling south on 25 especially in season and holidays a disaster and could also back up traffic on Main Street for people trying to take a shortcut. I do not see the reasoning as long as people follow the lines in the road two left turn lanes should not be a safety issue.

jbolty · 04-05-2018, 11:05 AM

The traffic can either back up on 25 or can back up when the lanes merge. Too many people have no clue how to merge and add in trailer towing as well as having to stop right after the turn for pedestrians and I think the double left makes it all slower in the long run. The lanes become one only a few car lengths after the turn.

joey2665 · 04-05-2018, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jbolty

The traffic can either back up on 25 or can back up when the lanes merge. Too many people have no clue how to merge and add in trailer towing as well as having to stop right after the turn for pedestrians and I think the double left makes it all slower in the long run. The lanes become one only a few car lengths after the turn.

Yes it is only a few lengths but it does flow. There are many more people making the left than going straight. It will be a nightmare especially in the summer, pond hockey and fishing derby. Also it will be enough of a bother to people like myself to the point I will absolutely avoid the area in busy times. Meaning i will not go to wine'ing butcher, flurries Moulton Farms ect because lake time is too precious to spend time sitting in traffic.

ARV · 04-05-2018, 05:39 PM

So, does anyone know why the signs are up on route 3 north advertising a new traffic pattern? The one left lane from 25 to 3 doesn’t affect the northbound traffic at all!

tummyman · 04-05-2018, 05:43 PM

Fake news !

joey2665 · 04-05-2018, 05:53 PM

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So, does anyone know why the signs are up on route 3 north advertising a new traffic pattern? The one left lane from 25 to 3 doesn’t affect the northbound traffic at all!

Because once you leave you have to return. Lol

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Outdoorsman · 04-06-2018, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Meredith AK

Signs all over the Route 3/25 intersection in Meredith announcing a new traffic pattern beginning April 9th. New lights going in and you will no longer be able to take a left turn onto Route 3 from the right lane on Route 25 south.

Is this a temporary traffic pattern due to construction? I have been seeing signs all over the state with "new traffic pattern" that is directly related to construction.

The Real BigGuy · 04-05-2018, 11:22 AM

With the way it is now the traffic merges but continues to flow. With the new pattern, move all the cars in the right lane to the left & it pushes traffic much further back towards the high school. Traffic going straight on 25 or taking a right at the intersection get caught in that traffic until they reach Pleasant St.

I agree it makes no sense unless they are trying to 1) force traffic thru the center of town or, 2) force cars out of Meredith all together.

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SAMIAM · 04-05-2018, 06:31 PM

Us locals know all the shortcuts........I drive from Meredith Center to Moultonborough and back every day in the summer .....no problems at all : )

bruinsfan · 04-05-2018, 07:23 PM

I thought they were making TWO left turn lanes from 25 to 3 South and continuing the turn lane to accommodate the extra turning vehicles. To accomplish this, they will take away one the the northbound lanes on 3, where they currently have two that eventually merge near the AnaLee store.

So, northbound on Rte 3 at 25, you will have a left turn, straight, & Right turn lane. (currently, there are two lanes that go north).

tummyman · 04-05-2018, 08:56 PM

Everyone read the front page of the Laconia Daily Sun for Friday...tomorrow. It spells it out clearly. I think the recent original posting might have had it incorrect. Bruins fan...you have it correct !!!

joey2665 · 04-05-2018, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bruinsfan

I thought they were making TWO left turn lanes from 25 to 3 South and continuing the turn lane to accommodate the extra turning vehicles. To accomplish this, they will take away one the the northbound lanes on 3, where they currently have two that eventually merge near the AnaLee store.

So, northbound on Rte 3 at 25, you will have a left turn, straight, & Right turn lane. (currently, there are two lanes that go north).

Now that makes much more sense. Thank you

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Shrimpbrain · 04-06-2018, 02:14 PM

Don't worry. The Company that owns the Town on the lake will make sure they benefit somehow. Maybe it will direct all the traffic to the New liquor store downtown, or maybe to the new Condo's they will be building over the old hardware store. But rest assured it will look good.

Biggd · 04-06-2018, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Shrimpbrain

Don't worry. The Company that owns the Town on the lake will make sure they benefit somehow. Maybe it will direct all the traffic to the New liquor store downtown, or maybe to the new Condo's they will be building over the old hardware store. But rest assured it will look good.

I have no ploblem with the company that owns everything around there. They have put Meredith back on the map and I think they have done it in very complimentary way. Progress brings traffic so it's up to the town to manage this properly. That's one of the main reasons I bought a house in the town of Meredith, because there is always something going on down town that brings people to the area.

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FlyingScot · 04-06-2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Biggd

I have no ploblem with the company that owns everything around there. They have put Meredith back on the map and I think they have done it in very complimentary way. Progress brings traffic so it's up to the town to manage this properly. That's one of the main reasons I bought a house in the town of Meredith, because there is always something going on down town that brings people to the area.

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Absolutely! I usually do not like development, but Meredith has benefitted tremendously. A big thumbs up for the very thoughtful investor!

fatlazyless · 04-06-2018, 08:00 PM

Up till about 1985, the parking lot area for the Mill Falls hotel and retail stores was occupied by two very basic factory buildings, constructed with cinder blocks, which made asbestos shingles for the vertical exteriors of residential homes. Their construction was similar to the nearby closed laundromat which will soon be demolished and re-constructed to a town parking lot to replace the existing 'Aubuchon' town parking lot.

The town is moving the parking lot across the road, except for an easement for parking vehicles with boat trailers on what's left of the old parking lot, after demolition of the single story 'Aubuchon' building, and new construction on the old parking lot?

Is hard to believe? Is like a chess game.
.......

Google 'Amatex Corp, Meredith NH' to look at the asbestos shingle factory located in the Mill Falls parking lot area from approximately 1950's-1980's. Talk about making a change in the neighborhood ...... like, wow!

On the exact location in Meredith where asbestos shingles were once made, now it's www.cozycabinrustics.com high quality, comfy wood furniture, furnishings, and Nordic hot tubs ...... with zero sales tax ..... so, take home a hot tub, back to Rhode Island, today!

C-Bass · 04-08-2018, 04:53 PM

Looks like its going to be a real cluster down there.. I will be making every effort to stay away from that place this summer. If my guess is right, one lane each way.. good luck

https://www.nh.gov/dot/media/nr2018/...s-meredith.htm

Outdoorsman · 04-08-2018, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by C-Bass

Looks like its going to be a real cluster down there.. I will be making every effort to stay away from that place this summer. If my guess is right, one lane each way.. good luck

https://www.nh.gov/dot/media/nr2018/...s-meredith.htm

No need to stay away this summer. From the link you posted...

Normal traffic patterns will be resumed by June 9, 2018. The project will then be suspended for the summer months, resuming on September 4, 2018.

C-Bass · 04-08-2018, 07:04 PM

Ah, didn't notice that.. That's smart, I've come down there in the summer from M-Boro on a Sunday for lunch. I've seen the traffic is backed up to Moulton farm sometimes. I couldn't imagine it with that partial bridge closure..

07-05-2016, 07:38 PM	#1
love the lake Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 13 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Meredith Traffic Last night (July 4) around 10:30 PM, traffic in Meredith was backed up for miles. Is this the usual pattern on July 4 or was it because of fireworks ending around that time in Meredith and Center Harbor?

07-07-2016, 03:00 PM	#8
jeffk Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 1,171 Thanks: 205 Thanked 435 Times in 252 Posts	Warning Since 25B was repaved last year and you no longer shake out a filling on the bumps, the temptation to speed has become irresistable to many. There is a high police presence on the road. Stick to the speed limit!

04-05-2018, 08:04 AM	#9
Meredith AK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Beautiful Town of Meredith Posts: 109 Thanks: 38 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts	New traffic pattern in Meredith April 9 Signs all over the Route 3/25 intersection in Meredith announcing a new traffic pattern beginning April 9th. New lights going in and you will no longer be able to take a left turn onto Route 3 from the right lane on Route 25 south.

04-05-2018, 09:05 AM	#12
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,353 Thanks: 947 Thanked 573 Times in 298 Posts	It MIGHT be a little safer as not everyone does well with the two lanes turning left and then merging; but overall, I agree it will aggravate the traffic problem. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

04-05-2018, 11:05 AM	#15
jbolty Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 663 Thanks: 320 Thanked 251 Times in 150 Posts	The traffic can either back up on 25 or can back up when the lanes merge. Too many people have no clue how to merge and add in trailer towing as well as having to stop right after the turn for pedestrians and I think the double left makes it all slower in the long run. The lanes become one only a few car lengths after the turn. Attached Images

07-06-2016, 03:13 AM	#2
wifi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakes Region Posts: 1,321 Thanks: 282 Thanked 287 Times in 169 Posts	It was primarily the fireworks, tho Meredith can be a sewer traffic wise, especially around any of the traffic lights, particularly weekends.

07-06-2016, 09:18 AM	#3
noreast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 648 Thanks: 316 Thanked 120 Times in 93 Posts	Did you find your answer in lost and found?

07-06-2016, 11:00 AM	#4
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,895 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,676 Times in 586 Posts	You need to learn the back roads....lots of ways around the traffic

07-07-2016, 08:50 AM	#7
rick35 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bear Island/Merrimack Posts: 807 Thanks: 58 Thanked 203 Times in 130 Posts	We come in on Waukewan Street when theres traffic on 104 and a likely stand still at the light near McDonalds. You may hit some traffic near Bootleggers but its never been as bad as coming down the hill past the docks. You could turn left at Sunshine and Pa's and go out to College Road to Center Harbor if you didnt want to take the scenic route out Winona Road. We used College Road earlier this week and theres a great view from the top of the hill. And you pass by the old Belknap College on 25B (Dane Rd).

04-05-2018, 09:03 AM	#11
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 837 Thanks: 256 Thanked 673 Times in 243 Posts	Interesting. Another solution to a bad situation designed by traffic engineers who probably never drive the route. This change, if it is as described, will eliminate the blending of two lanes to one RT3. But traffic on RT25 will now probably be backed up for miles a lot of the time. More incentive to take RT25B in Center Harbor and avoid the Meredith mess. Until there is a real bypass constructed around this terrible intersection, nothing will ever improve.

04-05-2018, 09:16 AM	#14
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,009 Times in 649 Posts	That is going to make traveling south on 25 especially in season and holidays a disaster and could also back up traffic on Main Street for people trying to take a shortcut. I do not see the reasoning as long as people follow the lines in the road two left turn lanes should not be a safety issue.

04-05-2018, 05:39 PM	#17
ARV Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	What about 3 north? So, does anyone know why the signs are up on route 3 north advertising a new traffic pattern? The one left lane from 25 to 3 doesn’t affect the northbound traffic at all!

04-05-2018, 05:43 PM	#18
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 837 Thanks: 256 Thanked 673 Times in 243 Posts	Fake news !

04-05-2018, 11:22 AM	#21
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,306 Thanks: 125 Thanked 467 Times in 285 Posts	With the way it is now the traffic merges but continues to flow. With the new pattern, move all the cars in the right lane to the left & it pushes traffic much further back towards the high school. Traffic going straight on 25 or taking a right at the intersection get caught in that traffic until they reach Pleasant St. I agree it makes no sense unless they are trying to 1) force traffic thru the center of town or, 2) force cars out of Meredith all together. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

04-05-2018, 06:31 PM	#22
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,895 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,676 Times in 586 Posts	Us locals know all the shortcuts........I drive from Meredith Center to Moultonborough and back every day in the summer .....no problems at all : )

04-05-2018, 07:23 PM	#23
bruinsfan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NH Posts: 147 Thanks: 88 Thanked 73 Times in 34 Posts	I thought they were making TWO left turn lanes from 25 to 3 South and continuing the turn lane to accommodate the extra turning vehicles. To accomplish this, they will take away one the the northbound lanes on 3, where they currently have two that eventually merge near the AnaLee store. So, northbound on Rte 3 at 25, you will have a left turn, straight, & Right turn lane. (currently, there are two lanes that go north).

04-05-2018, 08:56 PM	#24
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 837 Thanks: 256 Thanked 673 Times in 243 Posts	Everyone read the front page of the Laconia Daily Sun for Friday...tomorrow. It spells it out clearly. I think the recent original posting might have had it incorrect. Bruins fan...you have it correct !!! Last edited by tummyman; 04-05-2018 at 08:57 PM. Reason: Reference a prior posting

04-06-2018, 02:14 PM	#26
Shrimpbrain Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 39 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Don't worry. The Company that owns the Town on the lake will make sure they benefit somehow. Maybe it will direct all the traffic to the New liquor store downtown, or maybe to the new Condo's they will be building over the old hardware store. But rest assured it will look good.

04-06-2018, 08:00 PM	#29
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,749 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	Up till about 1985, the parking lot area for the Mill Falls hotel and retail stores was occupied by two very basic factory buildings, constructed with cinder blocks, which made asbestos shingles for the vertical exteriors of residential homes. Their construction was similar to the nearby closed laundromat which will soon be demolished and re-constructed to a town parking lot to replace the existing 'Aubuchon' town parking lot. The town is moving the parking lot across the road, except for an easement for parking vehicles with boat trailers on what's left of the old parking lot, after demolition of the single story 'Aubuchon' building, and new construction on the old parking lot? Is hard to believe? Is like a chess game. ....... Google 'Amatex Corp, Meredith NH' to look at the asbestos shingle factory located in the Mill Falls parking lot area from approximately 1950's-1980's. Talk about making a change in the neighborhood ...... like, wow! On the exact location in Meredith where asbestos shingles were once made, now it's www.cozycabinrustics.com high quality, comfy wood furniture, furnishings, and Nordic hot tubs ...... with zero sales tax ..... so, take home a hot tub, back to Rhode Island, today! __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 04-09-2018 at 01:28 AM.

04-08-2018, 04:53 PM	#30
C-Bass Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 157 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 17 Posts	Looks like its going to be a real cluster down there.. I will be making every effort to stay away from that place this summer. If my guess is right, one lane each way.. good luck https://www.nh.gov/dot/media/nr2018/...s-meredith.htm

04-08-2018, 07:04 PM	#32
C-Bass Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 157 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 17 Posts	Ah, didn't notice that.. That's smart, I've come down there in the summer from M-Boro on a Sunday for lunch. I've seen the traffic is backed up to Moulton farm sometimes. I couldn't imagine it with that partial bridge closure..