ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) – A busy — and some say dangerous — intersection in St. Albans could see improvements in the coming years, according to state transportation officials.
Jennifer Torres says the intersection off of I-89 Exit 19 in St. Albans has always been a bit hectic.
“There’s not a lot of area for people to cross, you know, to have safe crossing. My son actually goes to school here. They use the sports complex, and it kind of makes me a little weary,” said the Milton mom. “There needs to be adjusted times for the lights. Maybe that might help with congestion in the morning.”
VTrans is currently looking for feedback as they start a new study on how to improve the intersection. Offficials say around 30,000 cars drive through it everyday, with two off-ramps going to the same light.
“So, probably another, a better opening at the end of the ramps coming off the interstate. Going on I haven’t had any problems,” said Jeff Clements of Burlington, who uses the exit.
VTrans’ Michael LaCroix says it’s been an area of concern since 2002. “It will either be some sort of traffic signal modernization upgrade or it will be some roundabout in some shape or form. Particularly in the morning, in the p.m. commute time, there is safety issues, some high speeds there,” he said.
LaCroix says planning is still in the very early stages and any changes likely won’t happen for around five years.
A meeting on the topic is set for May 15th at the St. Albans Town Education Center.