The state DOT's plan to make changes to the intersection of Sound Avenue and Route 25A is not a good idea according to Ed Goldstein of Baiting Hollow.
Newsday photo by Daniel Goodrich
Ed Goldstein of Baiting Hollow says changes to the Wading River intersection of Sound Avenue and Route 25A featured here June 15 are unnecessary.
The traffic signal on Sound Avenue will be rebuilt to control vehicles heading both west and east onto 25A and a Stop Here on Red sign and Stop Line will replace a Yield sign for drivers heading west on 25A. That means they will no longer be able to roll through a red light. The Yield sign will be moved to help merge westbound traffic safely onto 25A, state Department of Transportation spokeswoman Eileen Peters said.
In an email, Goldstein wrote, “The present Yield sign does not require a full stop when \[the light is\] red \[and\] speeds up traffic on both roads. It is entirely safe.” On busy days, the Stop Here sign will back up traffic to Baiting Hollow, he stated.
“We’re very sorry Mr. Goldstein is not happy with this,” Peters said, “but the changes will help improve everybody’s safety in that area.”
