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Subcommittee asks city manager to find funds for traffic study at Old Prescott Hill and Belmont Road
Summary
Laconia officials said NHDOT District 3 is open to a reversion at Old Prescott Hill/Belmont Road but the city must fund a traffic study; the subcommittee voted 3-0 to ask the city manager to identify funding.
City Manager Kirk Beattie told the Public Works Subcommittee on Feb. 2 that New Hampshire DOT District 3 is open to returning the Old Prescott Hill Road and Belmont Road intersection to its previous configuration but that the city would need to fund a traffic study.
Councilor Haynes said the intersection was a frequent topic among residents during the recent election. Councilor Soucy moved that the city manager find funding for the traffic study; Councilor Bogert seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
Why it matters: Reconfiguring an intersection typically requires engineering analysis and traffic studies to assess safety, turning movements and signal needs. If the city pursues a change, the study’s findings will determine scope, cost and whether DOT or the city implements changes.
What’s next: The City Manager will identify funds for the traffic study and return to the committee with next steps and likely a proposed scope of work.
