Route 69 And Route 9 Intersection Getting Four-way Stop

In just one week, motorists who travel along Routes 69 and Route 9/Route 202 in the Newburgh area will encounter a new traffic pattern along their commute.

As of October 6th, the intersection of those roads will become a full 4-way stop, and surrounding towns are trying to get the word out, so drivers aren't caught off guard.

Towns of Winterport and Hampden posted a notice on their social media pages.

"The Town of Winterport has been notified that the intersection of Route 69 and Route 9 will be converted to a full 4-way stop next week...Please use caution when traveling through the intersection and be aware of the new traffic pattern."

The town of Newburgh will also be affected by this, and took to their facebook page to address the changes, and ask folks to plan accordingly, as the there will be a time of transition as people get used to the new rules.

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"The DOT will be placing all signage needed and flashing stop signs next week... They will be putting message boards out in these areas as well to notify drivers of the traffic pattern change. We know this will bring some frustrations for a bit while everyone gets used to the new pattern of everyone stopping. We ask that you give yourself a few extra minutes especially in those morning and evening commutes when the traffic flow there is heavier."

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Earlier this summer, Maine DOT crews were in the same area working on tree and brush removal, along with taking other actions to make that specific area safer for folks traveling on the roads.

According to the Maine DOT website, crews also flatten slopes at the intersection, as well as removed guardrails so folks could see farther down the road. Maine DOT crews also paved about 500 feet at this intersection, and positioned a flashing beacon there "to alert drivers approaching the area."

Brittany Roberts from the Maine DOT says the decision was made after some other measures that were put into play did not result and safer travels for motorists.

"This intersection has historically been a high crash location. MaineDOT previously added signage intended to improve intersection visibility, but crash patterns did not improve significantly. Following a review by MaineDOT’s Safety Office, the office recommended converting the intersection to an all-way stop. MaineDOT met with town officials two months ago to review the project, and the town is aware of the changeover next week."

The change is supposed to take place next Tuesday, October 6th, if the weather allows. If there are issues with the weather, they will move the official change date to October 8th.

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