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Worst Intersection

Friday, January 11, 2013

Tell Us: Where is the Worst Intersection in the Sewickley Valley?

Which road, red light or stop sign do you try to avoid?

Just before the New Year, Sewickley Patch asked readers what they would like improve in the area in 2013. Some of the suggestions included increased business, such as a Trader Joe' grocery; more community activities and more family-friendly holiday events, such as a New Year's Eve celebration, a community Easter Egg hunt or a Fourth of July celebration at Riverfront Park. This week, we’re asking readers to tell us, what is the worst intersection in the Sewickley area, in your opinion? When the Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge reopened in November after being closed for eight months, this helped to ease traffic congestion at the Sewickley Bridge and Broad Street. Sewickley Council also took steps to eliminate the wait for traffic at Walnut Street …

donna adipietro

10:42 am on Monday, January 14, 2013

The worst intersection is at the Sewickley Bridge. I am talking about those heading south towards town. The left turn lane into Sewickley is not only dangerous, but unnecessary - Walnut St. should be used for that left turn. Now, what "they" should do is create a right turn only lane onto the Sewickley Bridge. The amount of traffic that builds up is ridiculous, the right turn only lane would help…   more ›

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