Traffic congestion along Monterey Road in Martin County has long been a concern for residents, particularly near the railroad crossing at Southeast Dixie Highway. Now, transportation officials are exploring potential solutions and asking the public to weigh in.
Monterey Road is a heavily traveled corridor where vehicle flow is frequently disrupted by trains passing through the crossing more than 30 times a day. During peak traffic times, backups can quickly build and extend along the roadway.
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FDOT seeks public input on potential solutions for Monterey Road traffic congestion in Martin County
“Especially between the train tracks and US-1, you don’t have a whole lot of area there for stacking up,” said Martin County resident Barkley Hempel…