Immediate Safety Improvements to the St. Anne’s Church Road & SR 71 Intersection
We, the undersigned, urge DelDOT to prioritize and expedite critical safety improvements to the intersection of St. Anne’s Church Road and SR 71 in Middletown. This intersection has become increasingly hazardous, posing a daily risk to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The community believes that action cannot wait until 2030 and asks for an immediate solution to prevent a potentially tragic incident
**Reasons for Immediate Action:**
1. **High Risk of Accidents**: The current intersection design lacks adequate traffic control and safety measures, making it a tragedy waiting to happen. Vehicles often speed through this area, and the lack of sufficient control only increases the likelihood of accidents.
2. **Limited Visibility**: The historic cemetery wall along SR 71 significantly restricts drivers' sightlines, adding to the dangers of this intersection. With poor visibility, particularly on the northbound approach, drivers may struggle to see oncoming traffic in time to make safe maneuvers.
3. **Increasing Traffic Volume**: New housing developments in the area are expected to bring even more traffic to this intersection. Without timely improvements, congestion and the potential for traffic accidents will only worsen.
4. **Interim Alternatives Are Available**: DelDOT has proposed interim measures, such as an all-way stop or a temporary signal. We strongly urge DelDOT to implement one of these measures immediately to reduce risks while long-term improvements are investigated and scheduled.
The safety of our community members and all who travel through this area should be the highest priority. We request that DelDOT implement an interim solution as soon as possible and accelerate plans for a permanent, safer design.
Thank you for your consideration and for taking action to protect our community.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024
Seeing this groundswell of support is deeply moving because I drive through this intersection every single morning terrified of what I might see. You have all validated my fear that we cannot afford to wait years for a fix that our families need today.
Reached 100 supporters
October 31, 2024
October 29, 2024
I drive through this intersection every single morning terrified that today will be the day someone gets hurt. We are almost at one hundred signatures so please post this link to your social media right now to help us force DelDOT to finally acknowledge the danger we face.
97 Comments
We cannot wait until 2030 for a resolution. Literally accidents happen here weekly if not daily. I live in Middletown Village and can not get out without a wait of a few minutes. We need help and we need it now. Respectfully
My daughter goes to the daycare at Cricklewood and I see car accidents at this intersection once a week almost!! I’m so terrified when my daughter is in the car.
I drive this intersection everyday to take my son to school at St. Anne’s. In order to make a right turn, you need to inch out and risk being hit by oncoming traffic traveling at very high speeds
Please provide a short term safety solution for this intersection. New homes and apartments are continually being built and our infrastructure cannot handle the current population. This intersection creates extremely high congestion in the area causing drivers to take unsafe risks.
I am a 70 year old female who takes this route regularly and due to the limited visibility, increased traffic and speeding vehicles, I get very nervous trying to maneuver this intersection safely. I totally agree and urge that DelDot needs to do what is necessary immediately to avoid losing more lives due to vehicular accidents. Thank you in advance!
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Please accelerate this implementation. This intersection is dangerous.
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Immediate Safety Improvements to the St. Anne’s Church Road & SR 71 Intersection
We, the undersigned, urge DelDOT to prioritize and expedite critical safety improvements to the intersection of St. Anne’s Church Road and SR 71 in Middletown. This intersection has become increasingly hazardous, posing a daily risk to drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The community believes that action cannot wait until 2030 and asks for an immediate solution to prevent a potentially tragic incident
**Reasons for Immediate Action:**
1. **High Risk of Accidents**: The current intersection design lacks adequate traffic control and safety measures, making it a tragedy waiting to happen. Vehicles often speed through this area, and the lack of sufficient control only increases the likelihood of accidents.
2. **Limited Visibility**: The historic cemetery wall along SR 71 significantly restricts drivers' sightlines, adding to the dangers of this intersection. With poor visibility, particularly on the northbound approach, drivers may struggle to see oncoming traffic in time to make safe maneuvers.
3. **Increasing Traffic Volume**: New housing developments in the area are expected to bring even more traffic to this intersection. Without timely improvements, congestion and the potential for traffic accidents will only worsen.
4. **Interim Alternatives Are Available**: DelDOT has proposed interim measures, such as an all-way stop or a temporary signal. We strongly urge DelDOT to implement one of these measures immediately to reduce risks while long-term improvements are investigated and scheduled.
The safety of our community members and all who travel through this area should be the highest priority. We request that DelDOT implement an interim solution as soon as possible and accelerate plans for a permanent, safer design.
Thank you for your consideration and for taking action to protect our community.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024
Seeing this groundswell of support is deeply moving because I drive through this intersection every single morning terrified of what I might see. You have all validated my fear that we cannot afford to wait years for a fix that our families need today.
Reached 100 supporters
October 31, 2024
October 29, 2024
I drive through this intersection every single morning terrified that today will be the day someone gets hurt. We are almost at one hundred signatures so please post this link to your social media right now to help us force DelDOT to finally acknowledge the danger we face.
97 Comments
I have contacted DelDOT and asked that they speed up safety improvements to this intersection. About two years ago, they completed an Intersection Study and I held a Town Hall to discuss the findings. I agree that we need these improvements completed in a much more timely fashion.
We cannot wait until 2030 for a resolution. Literally accidents happen here weekly if not daily. I live in Middletown Village and can not get out without a wait of a few minutes. We need help and we need it now. Respectfully
My daughter goes to the daycare at Cricklewood and I see car accidents at this intersection once a week almost!! I’m so terrified when my daughter is in the car.
I drive this intersection everyday to take my son to school at St. Anne’s. In order to make a right turn, you need to inch out and risk being hit by oncoming traffic traveling at very high speeds
Please provide a short term safety solution for this intersection. New homes and apartments are continually being built and our infrastructure cannot handle the current population. This intersection creates extremely high congestion in the area causing drivers to take unsafe risks.
I am a 70 year old female who takes this route regularly and due to the limited visibility, increased traffic and speeding vehicles, I get very nervous trying to maneuver this intersection safely. I totally agree and urge that DelDot needs to do what is necessary immediately to avoid losing more lives due to vehicular accidents. Thank you in advance!
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Please accelerate this implementation. This intersection is dangerous.
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I have contacted DelDOT and asked that they speed up safety improvements to this intersection. About two years ago, they completed an Intersection Study and I held a Town Hall to discuss the findings. I agree that we need these improvements completed in a much more timely fashion.