Denna
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 | | 11/20/2007 9:54 AM |
 Alert | I know some of you are going to say, "oh stop complaining, when do you think they should do it?", but did anyone else get stuck in that terrible state inflicted traffic the other night? They had the 347 on and off ramps closed and routed everyone down Riggs Road. I think the exitting Maricopa traffic was about 6-8 miles and the entering traffic along Riggs was bumper to bumper all the way from I10.
What could they have been doing that justified trapping everyone in Maricopa in a 1.5 hour traffic jam on a Saturday evening? These people make me want to scream with their ignorance of people's lives. I have driven that stretch of road before and after they had closed down the 347 and I can't see what they could have done during that night.
Because I like proposing solutions with problems, my opinion would be that this work, whatever it may have been, start after 10PM. Also, Sunday evening would obviously have been better. Much fewer people would have been heading out for a night on the town.
For the record, I was stuck in the going into Maricopa traffic with my daughter. I really felt for the people trying to head into Phoenix. | | | |
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Mr. Whitefolks
Posts:63
| | 11/20/2007 9:58 AM |
Alert | | The delay was caused by a fatal car accident, not construction. | |
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60milecommute
Posts:46
| | 11/20/2007 10:28 AM |
Alert | | Yep somebody died that night that's what caused the delays.. | | | |
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MaytagMan
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| | 11/20/2007 11:47 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By Denna on 11/20/2007 9:54 AM
What could they have been doing that justified trapping everyone in Maricopa in a 1.5 hour traffic jam on a Saturday evening? These people make me want to scream with their ignorance of people's lives. I have driven that stretch of road before and after they had closed down the 347 and I can't see what they could have done during that night.
Because I like proposing solutions with problems,quote]
Speaking of ignorance of peoples lives. Maybe you need a new solution this problem. Limit all fatalaties to after 10:00 PM. What a piece of work you are. | | | |
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smigon
Posts:124
| | 11/20/2007 7:10 PM |
Alert | | I am sure that the man who died was really sorry for holding you up, Denna. Your evening activities were obviously more important than his life. | |
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stinkerbell2
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| | 11/20/2007 8:22 PM |
Alert | It takes a while to clean up the mess and do the investigation for the ACCIDENT!!!
Me thinks she only pushes the FORUM button and doesnt read the actual news...
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twostep23
Posts:1741
| | 11/20/2007 10:13 PM |
Alert | I'm sure that the man who was driving would surely send you a person note apologizing for delaying you and your daughter but he DIED!!!!! Maybe you can contact his family and complain how rude it was to cause such a mess.
If your going to complain at least get the facts straight. Can you say enough is enough now!! Cause it's getting old. | |
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So.SideCubFan
Posts:95
| | 11/20/2007 10:58 PM |
Alert | | The real question is..... How many people have to die before they spend a little money to make a merge lane onto 347?? Or extend the third lane from the 202 to Queen Creek that way people will not use Wild Horse Pass as often. I know that the lane extention on I-10 is in the works (from what I have heard), but they need to make it a priority. | | | |
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GilaGuy
Posts:789
| | 11/20/2007 11:13 PM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By So.SideCubFan on 11/20/2007 10:58 PM
The real question is..... How many people have to die before they spend a little money to make a merge lane onto 347?? Or extend the third lane from the 202 to Queen Creek that way people will not use Wild Horse Pass as often. I know that the lane extention on I-10 is in the works (from what I have heard), but they need to make it a priority. </div>
Neither of these would have prevented this accident. If someone is going to wander into traffic out of sequence, tragedy will follow. | | | |
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theotheramy
Posts:141
| | 11/21/2007 6:55 AM |
Alert | | This thread is unbelievable. One person died and two more were seriously injured. I hope you choke on that foot Denna! | | | |
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YZRacer
Posts:1653
| | 11/21/2007 8:10 AM |
Alert | yes, my trip to town was delayed. however, my life was not delayed by having to plan for a funeral for a loved one. I would prefer nobody got into accidents, but i'll sit in traffic anyday rather than plan a funeral.
i'm sure the deceased is sorry he caused the problem.
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So.SideCubFan
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| | 11/22/2007 7:16 AM |
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"Neither of these would have prevented this accident. If someone is going to wander into traffic out of sequence, tragedy will follow."
Sorry Gila... I strongly Disagree | | | |
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DesertDweller
Posts:2569
| | 11/22/2007 10:03 AM |
Alert | I think that all construction and fatal accidents should be scheduled at a time when I won't be using the road in question.
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Denna
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| | 11/23/2007 8:31 AM |
Alert | | Anyone else notice there have been three freeway closing major accidents in the past week? Seems like we need alternate ways in and out of this lovely town. No people, a 2 lane road like Riggs isn't a solution. | | | |
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twostep23
Posts:1741
| | 11/23/2007 8:36 AM |
Alert | There are alternatives, four of them actually. One from each direction take your pick.
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YZRacer
Posts:1653
| | 11/23/2007 9:51 AM |
Alert | So Deana what exactly are you more upset about:
That there are accidents
That they have to close the roads to investigate
That your drive to/from your destination is delayed somehow
That you didn't notice that the 347 was the only major way into Maricopa when you moved here
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GilaGuy
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| | 11/24/2007 4:02 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By So.SideCubFan on 11/22/2007 7:16 AM
"Neither of these would have prevented this accident. If someone is going to wander into traffic out of sequence, tragedy will follow."
Sorry Gila... I strongly Disagree</div>
And disagree you may. But not with the stark terms of this accident. As stated by DPS, this accident was caused when someone unfortunately wandered into oncoming traffic out of sequence. No merge lane, traffic light, photo radar, police officer on traffic control, K-rail barricade, or alien spaceship can prevent a tragedy like this if someone is going to mistakenly enter oncoming traffic without waiting for a clearing.
It's awful and it's gut-wrenching, but it is what it is...an accident. And accidents are going to happen come hell, high water, or freeway redesign. | | | |
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Granny5X
Posts:370
| | 11/24/2007 6:04 AM |
Alert | Denna--- Save your co-pay! Doctors can't fix STUPID
QUESTION: Alternate ways out of this lovely town?
ANSWER: Move! | |
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twostep23
Posts:1741
| | 11/24/2007 8:46 AM |
Alert | <div class='NTForums_Quote'>Posted By GilaGuy on 11/24/2007 4:02 AM
It's awful and it's gut-wrenching, but it is what it is...an accident. And accidents are going to happen come hell, high water, or freeway redesign.</div>
Or the lack of people on 347. Doesn't matter how many people are on the road if you wander into someone's path there will be an accident. | |
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So.SideCubFan
Posts:95
| | 11/24/2007 12:59 PM |
Alert | | I hear ya Gila.. | | | |
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