LehighValleyNews.com asked readers for input for The Road Ahead, our latest project examining local traffic and road safety. They rose to the challenge, sharing their takes on road design, traffic patterns, driving trends, public transit and more. Each week, The Road Scholar will review some of the concerns driving Lehigh Valley motorists. Comments from readers have been edited for grammar, space and clarity.
I just read your piece on the Farmersville Road improvements and you asked for other ideas, so here goes. One major reconstruction project that’s needed is the hazardous diagonal intersection between Route 22 and West Tilghman Street in Upper Macungie Township. Awkward configuration and no acceleration lanes. That will be difficult to redesign. ~ Brian A.
After getting Brian’s email, I realized I’ve never actually attempted to get on Route 22 from this interchange despite living in the region for nearly 15 years…