Residents near a dangerous intersection in Farmington had their first opportunity to discuss a proposed roundabout Thursday.
- Proposed roundabout for intersection of Co. Rd. 28 and Shortsville Road
- 23 crashes there since 2011
- County, town continue to seek public comment on proposal
The intersection at the corner of Co. Road 28 and Shortsville Road in Farmington was part of a six year saftey study, which showed the area to have an accident rate nearly six times higher than the state average.
"Since 2011 we've had 23 crashes at this intersection," said Timothy McElligott, Ontario County Department of Public Works engineer. "Two of those accidents were fatalities.
The intersection of County Road 28 and Shortsville Road in Farmington was part of a six-year safety study, which showed the area to have an accident rate nearly six times higher than the state average.
"Since 2011 we've had 23 crashes at this intersection," said Timothy McElligott, Ontario County Department of Public Works engineer. "Two of those accidents were fatalities.
"I'm actually very cautious myself because I've had a personal friend killed at that intersection," said Farmington Water and Sewer Superintendent Dave Degear.
Thomas Bauer who lives near the intersection said he has had cars spin-out or crash on his family's front lawn.
"Just the speed of the tractor-trailer trucks going by — they go by 75 mph," said Bauer.
Renderings of the project are available for viewing at the Farmington Town Hall until May 3 and the county will also continue to take public comment.