Intersection Improvements

Project Background:

The Public Works Department conducted an evaluation of existing town roadway intersections to inform decisions on future expenditure of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funds and provide a base for further future evaluation.

A presentation was given to the Select Board on May 31st, 2022 and can be watched on Exeter TV's YouTube Channel. A PDF copy of the report can be read on this page under supporting documents.

Project Updates:

April 26th, 2024 - Winter Street/Columbus Ave/Railroad Ave Intersection Improvements Starting Soon : On Monday April 29 th , contractors working for the Public Works Department will begin constructing improvements to the Winter Street, Columbus Avenue, and Railroad Avenue intersection. Safety deficiencies at this intersection were identified in the town-wide intersection study that was completed in July 2022. The report found that the existing intersection geometry contributes to sight distance and vehicle conflict issues. The northbound Winter Street stop line is set too far back for motorists to gain a clear view of free-flowing traffic on Winter Street and Railroad Avenue. Similarly, the Columbus Avenue stop line is set back such that motorists have difficulty seeing southbound Winter Street traffic without moving up beyond the stop line to see around the fence to their left. The commercial driveway opposite Columbus Avenue effectively makes this a five-legged intersection and adds to the potential conflict points. Columbus Avenue residents that attended a May 31, 2022 public presentation confirmed that sight lines and vehicle speeds are a concern when entering the intersection from Columbus Avenue. Improvements include shifting the western Winter Street curb line slightly east into the roadway in the vicinity of Columbus Avenue to make southbound traffic more visible to the vehicles entering the intersection from Columbus Avenue and to potentially slow southbound traffic. Stop bars will be relocated on Winter Street and Columbus Avenue to improve northbound and southbound sight distances. Work is expected to take two to three weeks to complete.