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Residents, Yeshiva Representatives Urge Lighting and Crosswalk on Route 159; LTA to Review
Summary
Public commenters told the Suffield Police Commission they want additional lighting, signage and a marked pedestrian crossing on Route 159 near Hilltop Farms; the commission forwarded traffic authority items including Babbs Beach parking and a Bridge Street crosswalk for Local Traffic Authority review, noting state DOT involvement for Route 159.
Public commenters at the July 22 Suffield Police Commission meeting urged the commission and Local Traffic Authority to address several local traffic-safety problems, including pedestrian safety on Route 159 and signage issues on Suffield Street.
Robert Duval of 781 Suffield Street asked the commission to investigate adding northbound lighting, possibly solar flashing lights, a speed bump or additional signs — including a warning that the bridge is one lane — to slow vehicle speeds. Victor Roy of 730 Suffield Street asked for clearer signage to prevent large trucks from turning onto streets where they cannot turn around and sometimes cause damage. Two members of a local yeshiva requested additional lighting, signage and a pedestrian crossing or sidewalk near Hilltop Farms on Route 159; minutes state that Route 159 is a state road and any changes would require Connecticut Department of Transportation review.
The commission voted to proceed with Local Traffic Authority discussions on these items; motions related to Babbs Beach parking (potential No Parking signs), a Bridge Street pedestrian crossing and the yeshiva’s Route 159 concerns were placed with the LTA for further study and possible action. No specific funding, installation dates or DOT commitments were recorded in the minutes.
