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Keene, NHDOT and KPD weigh fixes after multiple serious crashes at Route 9–Sullivan Road intersection

Keene Municipal Services, Facilities & Infrastructure Committee · October 24, 2024
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Summary

City engineers and Keene Police presented a record of multiple serious crashes at the Route 9–Sullivan Road intersection; NHDOT urged study and said many low‑cost countermeasures have limited evidence of effectiveness, while councilors and residents pushed for quicker, implementable steps.

City engineering staff, Keene Police and representatives from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation presented an overview of repeated, serious collisions at the intersection of New Hampshire Route 9 and Sullivan Road and discussed a range of possible countermeasures.

City Engineer Brian Roff said the city’s consultant had reviewed the location as part of a Safe Streets for All effort and that public outreach generated roughly 20 emails and a public meeting of about 50 people. He summarized safety concerns including limited sight distance, a westbound passing lane that creates passing/turning conflicts, and the…

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