NHDOT Route 3 & 25 / Rte 113 Intersection All-Way Stop Proposal
Proposal to install all-way stop at key town-center intersection raises concerns over traffic flow, noise, pollution, and large-vehicle access versus safety gains.
NHDOT proposed converting the Route 3 & 25 / Rte 113 intersection to an all-way stop for safety reasons. The Select Board heard the presentation on June 15 after an initial discussion on June 1 and signaled opposition while favoring seasonal speed limits instead.
The NHDOT Route 3 & 25 / Rte 113 Intersection All-Way Stop Proposal first surfaced during the Select Board's June 1, 2026 meeting as an upcoming informational presentation.
At that meeting residents and board members discussed the NHDOT plan to convert the intersection to an all-way stop, with most attendees viewing the change as dangerous and instead suggesting seasonal speed limits as an alternative.
The board treated the item as informational only and scheduled the formal NHDOT presentation for June 15.
On June 15 NHDOT presented the all-way stop proposal and cited safety benefits plus crash-reduction data from other towns.
The Select Board responded with concerns about traffic congestion in the town center, impacts on large vehicles including noise, pollution and re-gearing, and the risk of rear-end accidents, stating a preference for seasonal speed limits.
The board indicated it was not currently in favor of the all-way stop, noted that the project is not scheduled until 2027 and can still be withdrawn, and directed further investigation of seasonal speed limits.
Mr. Spetelunas will investigate the feasibility of seasonal speed limits; a follow-up discussion will be held once data is presented.
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