Broadway Closure: A Mount Pleasant Nightmare
Mount Pleasant residents are already frustrated, just a week into a four-month closure of East Broadway. The closure, spanning between Main and Quebec, has drivers taking to side streets, causing a traffic nightmare. One particularly affected intersection is West 10th and Ontario, where vehicles navigate narrow streets and a traffic circle. Locals report bumper-to-bumper traffic and safety concerns. One resident describes the scene: 'Last night, taking the dog for a walk at 7 p.m., it was like a parking lot, with people honking their horns.' Another highlights the increased risk for cyclists, noting the many one-way streets and four-way stops on bike routes, leading to near misses.
To add insult to injury, construction on West 2nd Avenue has now reduced traffic to one lane in each direction. The closure is for the Broadway Subway project, but the impact on daily life is undeniable. Residents are left wondering if the long-term benefits outweigh the immediate inconvenience. With the project set to last four months, the question remains: can Mount Pleasant endure the traffic chaos any longer?
