HomeMy WebLinkAboutCR 48 -LandfillJEAN W. COCHRAN
SUPERVISOR
Town Hall, 53095 Route 25
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Fax (631) 765-1823
Telephone (631) 765-1889
OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
To:
From:
Date:
Town Board
Chief Cochran
dim Bunchuck
Transportation Commission
Supervisor dean VK. Cochran
September 12, 2001
Please review the contents of the attached letter and respond as soon as possible with
your comments.
Thanks.
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DEPARTMENT OP PUBLIC WORKS
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK
ROBERT J. GAFFNEY
SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE
August 28, 2001
CHARLES J. BARTHA, P.E.
COHMIS$i0NER
Honorable Jean W. Cozhran, Supervisor
Town of Southold
Town Hall, PO Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
RE: CR 48, Middle Road ~ Southold Town Landfill
Dear Superv~
We ~ investigated conditions at the above-referenced location in response to your
request. As part of this investigation, we analyzed traffic accidents for the three-year period, 1998
to 2000. There were nine accidents during this period, only two of which occurred in 2000. There
were five (5) right-angle type accidents, indicating a visibility and speed problem at this location.
This Department will modify the placement markings on CR 48, Middle Road at the intersection, to
improve the definition of this location.
We would also ask the Town of Southold to prohibit westbound left-turns at the
intersection to reduce motorist confusion and eliminate potential conflicts. We will also re-grade
the entrance to the landfill with new pavement to improve the level at which vehicles enter CR 48,
Middle Road. In order to maintain a clear line of sight to the east, parking will have to be restricted
for 550' east of the lmidfill access road. Please enact an ordinance for this restriction and post the
necessary signs. We believe that the implementation of these actions will greatly improve the
safety of this location.
If you have arty questions or reqnire additional information concerning this mattex, contact
either myself or William S. Shannon, Chief Engineer of Highways/Waterways at 852-4002.
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Cc: Janet DeMarzo, Deputy County Executive
William S. Shannon, P.E., Chief Engineer
Charles J. Bartha, P.E.
Commissioner
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