Passing on the right at the intersection

Ajd · 09-06-2021, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Stilljester

Wolfeboro? (ie: Intersection of 109/28)

Yes, sorry I didn't specify what town. Fixed it

Exactly right

TCC · 09-06-2021, 06:55 AM

I've only lived in Wolfeboro for seven years but I've never had any significant problems with that intersection and I pass through it fairly often. It does sometimes take some patience, but patience and alertness are just part of being a good driver. I suspect a rotary or traffic light would only increase the congestion and wait times.

tis · 09-06-2021, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TCC

I've only lived in Wolfeboro for seven years but I've never had any significant problems with that intersection and I pass through it fairly often. It does sometimes take some patience, but patience and alertness are just part of being a good driver. I suspect a rotary or traffic light would only increase the congestion and wait times.

I totally agree with you. If you think it's bad now, wish for a traffic light! They make things much worse. Years and years ago we used to have a cop downtown directing traffic and it was ALWAYS backed up. A light would do the same. You are better off being patient. Be careful what you wish for.

FlyingScot · 09-06-2021, 08:51 AM

I drive through there often from all directions. There is nothing dangerous about passing on the right if the person you are passing is in the process of making a left turn, and of course, this is generally legal.

Also, if we were to forbid passing on the right, keeping 109 to a single lane in that spot, it would be even more difficult to make a left onto 109--the 109 drivers have the right of way, and there would be fewer gaps as everybody came to a stop to allow the turns off of 109.

Patience is a virtue

TheTimeTraveler · 09-06-2021, 09:41 AM

That particular intersection is due for a traffic light or a rotary. It's been up in the air for some time now and I have no idea if or when this will actually occur.

The advantage of a rotary is that if any accidents do occur then the generally are low speed accidents. The disadvantage is that traffic will indeed back up.

Meanwhile? Patience!

camp guy · 09-06-2021, 10:09 AM

This topic has been discussed for years, many years, and the only sensible answer is what many posters have posted: have patience. I am not a civil engineer, but there once was a study done and a drawing produced showing what a round-a-bout would look like. If I remember correctly, it would have required a major geographic rearrangement of that entire intersection because once you opt for a round-a-bout you have to follow certain rules concerning sight lines, traffic lane widths, etc. etc., all of which would require massive changes to the landscape. A light would be worse (if you can believe it it).

This intersection is busy 12 months of the year, more so during the summer, but still quite busy the rest of the year. Exiting 3 Sisters gas station can be particularly tricky. I find it is sometimes necessary to exit onto Rt 28 and then turn around and come back up the hill and make a left turn to head south.

The best answer, as I said, is to follow the advice of previous posters and exercise caution and patience. During the Brewster school year this intersection is further confused by having Brewster students walking from campus to either 3 Sisters or Corner Store and not obeying the crosswalk areas.

SAB1 · 09-06-2021, 06:59 AM

I don’t believe the passing on the right is legal unless there is a designated lane to do so. That is a bugger if you are coming up 109 and want turn left to head up to Kingswood.

09-06-2021, 10:09 AM	#6
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,205 Thanks: 309 Thanked 535 Times in 299 Posts	Passing on the right at the intersection This topic has been discussed for years, many years, and the only sensible answer is what many posters have posted: have patience. I am not a civil engineer, but there once was a study done and a drawing produced showing what a round-a-bout would look like. If I remember correctly, it would have required a major geographic rearrangement of that entire intersection because once you opt for a round-a-bout you have to follow certain rules concerning sight lines, traffic lane widths, etc. etc., all of which would require massive changes to the landscape. A light would be worse (if you can believe it it). This intersection is busy 12 months of the year, more so during the summer, but still quite busy the rest of the year. Exiting 3 Sisters gas station can be particularly tricky. I find it is sometimes necessary to exit onto Rt 28 and then turn around and come back up the hill and make a left turn to head south. The best answer, as I said, is to follow the advice of previous posters and exercise caution and patience. During the Brewster school year this intersection is further confused by having Brewster students walking from campus to either 3 Sisters or Corner Store and not obeying the crosswalk areas.

09-06-2021, 06:55 AM	#2
TCC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 158 Thanks: 263 Thanked 77 Times in 31 Posts	I've only lived in Wolfeboro for seven years but I've never had any significant problems with that intersection and I pass through it fairly often. It does sometimes take some patience, but patience and alertness are just part of being a good driver. I suspect a rotary or traffic light would only increase the congestion and wait times.

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09-06-2021, 08:51 AM	#4
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,467 Thanks: 1,358 Thanked 1,047 Times in 651 Posts	I drive through there often from all directions. There is nothing dangerous about passing on the right if the person you are passing is in the process of making a left turn, and of course, this is generally legal. Also, if we were to forbid passing on the right, keeping 109 to a single lane in that spot, it would be even more difficult to make a left onto 109--the 109 drivers have the right of way, and there would be fewer gaps as everybody came to a stop to allow the turns off of 109. Patience is a virtue

09-06-2021, 09:41 AM	#5
TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 930 Thanks: 296 Thanked 299 Times in 185 Posts	That particular intersection is due for a traffic light or a rotary. It's been up in the air for some time now and I have no idea if or when this will actually occur. The advantage of a rotary is that if any accidents do occur then the generally are low speed accidents. The disadvantage is that traffic will indeed back up. Meanwhile? Patience!

09-06-2021, 06:59 AM	#7
SAB1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuftonboro Posts: 1,253 Thanks: 193 Thanked 334 Times in 242 Posts	I don’t believe the passing on the right is legal unless there is a designated lane to do so. That is a bugger if you are coming up 109 and want turn left to head up to Kingswood.