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Stephane Dumas

Quote from: kernals12 on April 18, 2023, 11:46:31 PM
Check out what New Hampshire wanted as part of the 1968 Interstate system extensions. And for their greed, they got nothing

Vermont OTOH was humble and requested no new interstate miles.



H/T: http://www.gribblenation.org/2023/02/1968-federal-highway-act-state.html

Surprising to learn a interstate idea along US-3 up to the Connecticut Lakes and the Quebec border. But still, that corridor might have better worked as an Appalachian corridor and but at West Stewartstown, it should have gone along VT-114 to reach QC-147 or QC-141 to reach Coaticook and Sherbrooke.


The Ghostbuster

Governor Chris Sununu is not planning to run for a fifth term: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sununu-not-leaning-towards-running-for-governor-again/ar-AA1cEkcb?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=2625b961c70b49a4c6b18e896eaba403&ei=71. Maybe that means New Hampshire will finally get mileage-based exits. Time will tell.

fwydriver405

#352
Posting from the Maine thread - saw this from a MaineDOT press release on the 11th of September:

Quote from: fwydriver405 on September 13, 2023, 09:17:24 AM
Looks like MaineDOT and NHDOT is testing the part time breakdown lane travel, or as they call it "dynamic part-time shoulder use (PTSU)" nightly starting on 14 September 2023 on the Piscataqua River Bridge.

MaineDOT Press Release / NHDOT Press Release / Maine Turnpike Authority Press Release (all three have the same text)

Informational flyer from MaineDOT / NHDOT / Maine Turnpike Authority

Quote from: MaineDOT - News Release for September 11, 2023Dynamic Part-Time Shoulder Use System Testing on I-95 in Portsmouth and Kittery
KITTERY - This week, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), in partnership with the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) and the Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA), will begin testing the messaging components for the new dynamic part-time shoulder use (PTSU) system that was recently installed on I-95 between Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Kittery, Maine. This system was developed to help relieve congestion during peak traffic times on the I-95 Piscataqua River Bridge between the two states. Testing is scheduled to begin at night on Thursday, September 14th.

Nighttime shoulder closures, both northbound and southbound, will occur intermittently over the next several weeks for final system testing. Motorists will see the system's messaging components (beacons and lane use signals) turn on and off at various times during the testing. Message boards will be utilized to alert travelers that tests are being performed. The shoulder lanes will remain closed to through traffic and should only be used for emergencies. A final press release will announce the date the system will become operational for motorists.

Ted$8roadFan

Quote from: The Ghostbuster on June 16, 2023, 08:12:15 PM
Governor Chris Sununu is not planning to run for a fifth term: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sununu-not-leaning-towards-running-for-governor-again/ar-AA1cEkcb?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=2625b961c70b49a4c6b18e896eaba403&ei=71. Maybe that means New Hampshire will finally get mileage-based exits. Time will tell.

It probably depends on who ends up winning.........

storm2k

Quote from: The Ghostbuster on June 16, 2023, 08:12:15 PM
Governor Chris Sununu is not planning to run for a fifth term: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sununu-not-leaning-towards-running-for-governor-again/ar-AA1cEkcb?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=2625b961c70b49a4c6b18e896eaba403&ei=71. Maybe that means New Hampshire will finally get mileage-based exits. Time will tell.

You can almost guarantee that at least one candidate will make part of their platform to continue to oppose mileage based exit numbers since that turned into an actual political winner for him. Perhaps both candidates will.

Great Lakes Roads

Quote from: storm2k on September 14, 2023, 03:36:42 PM
Quote from: The Ghostbuster on June 16, 2023, 08:12:15 PM
Governor Chris Sununu is not planning to run for a fifth term: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sununu-not-leaning-towards-running-for-governor-again/ar-AA1cEkcb?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=2625b961c70b49a4c6b18e896eaba403&ei=71. Maybe that means New Hampshire will finally get mileage-based exits. Time will tell.

You can almost guarantee that at least one candidate will make part of their platform to continue to oppose mileage based exit numbers since that turned into an actual political winner for him. Perhaps both candidates will.

https://mm.nh.gov/files/uploads/dot/remote-docs/ten-year-plan-2025-2034-complete-book-gacit.pdf

Found the EXIT SIGN RENUMBERING ALONG TIER 1 HIGHWAYS TO COMPLY WITH MUTCD on the most recent ten-year plan from NHDOT (2025-2034)... Will it happen? Who knows, but if it gets approved by the governor (highly unlikely), don't expect the exit numbers to change until 2029.

Preliminary Engineering 2027 122,667    Federal-Aid Highway
Construction                 2029 1,187,214 Federal-Aid Highway

Ted$8roadFan


jp the roadgeek

Interstates I've clinched: 97, 290 (MA), 291 (CT), 291 (MA), 293, 295 (DE-NJ-PA), 295 (RI-MA), 384, 391, 395 (CT-MA), 395 (MD), 495 (DE), 610 (LA), 684, 691, 695 (MD), 695 (NY), 795 (MD)

Ted$8roadFan

Quote from: jp the roadgeek on September 14, 2023, 07:30:24 PM
Quote from: Ted$8roadFan on September 14, 2023, 06:52:39 PM
Live Sequential or Die

FTFY

Good one, although I was referring to the state's general ethos that I suspect is one of the reasons for resistance to the federal mandate.

vdeane

Quote from: storm2k on September 14, 2023, 03:36:42 PM
Quote from: The Ghostbuster on June 16, 2023, 08:12:15 PM
Governor Chris Sununu is not planning to run for a fifth term: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sununu-not-leaning-towards-running-for-governor-again/ar-AA1cEkcb?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=2625b961c70b49a4c6b18e896eaba403&ei=71. Maybe that means New Hampshire will finally get mileage-based exits. Time will tell.

You can almost guarantee that at least one candidate will make part of their platform to continue to oppose mileage based exit numbers since that turned into an actual political winner for him. Perhaps both candidates will.
People actually cared about that beyond the "exit 3 kid"?  Oh dear.  And to think I thought that getting rid of him would allow the state to finally move forward with converting the numbers.
Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position of NYSDOT or its affiliates.

DRMan

Quote from: vdeane on September 15, 2023, 12:43:35 PM
Quote from: storm2k on September 14, 2023, 03:36:42 PM
Quote from: The Ghostbuster on June 16, 2023, 08:12:15 PM
Governor Chris Sununu is not planning to run for a fifth term: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sununu-not-leaning-towards-running-for-governor-again/ar-AA1cEkcb?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=2625b961c70b49a4c6b18e896eaba403&ei=71. Maybe that means New Hampshire will finally get mileage-based exits. Time will tell.

You can almost guarantee that at least one candidate will make part of their platform to continue to oppose mileage based exit numbers since that turned into an actual political winner for him. Perhaps both candidates will.
People actually cared about that beyond the "exit 3 kid"?  Oh dear.  And to think I thought that getting rid of him would allow the state to finally move forward with converting the numbers.
I lived in NH for a long time. Most people wouldn't care or even notice, but some are really set in their ways.

SectorZ

Quote from: vdeane on September 15, 2023, 12:43:35 PM
Quote from: storm2k on September 14, 2023, 03:36:42 PM
Quote from: The Ghostbuster on June 16, 2023, 08:12:15 PM
Governor Chris Sununu is not planning to run for a fifth term: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sununu-not-leaning-towards-running-for-governor-again/ar-AA1cEkcb?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=2625b961c70b49a4c6b18e896eaba403&ei=71. Maybe that means New Hampshire will finally get mileage-based exits. Time will tell.

You can almost guarantee that at least one candidate will make part of their platform to continue to oppose mileage based exit numbers since that turned into an actual political winner for him. Perhaps both candidates will.
People actually cared about that beyond the "exit 3 kid"?  Oh dear.  And to think I thought that getting rid of him would allow the state to finally move forward with converting the numbers.

Loon Mt, a ski area on NH 112 off I-93, has "Exit 32" bumper stickers. I believe people have them as well for the Kancamagus Highway.

Of course, in the change, it becomes exit 100, and they could probably make an even more ridiculous bumper sticker with that.

jp the roadgeek

Quote from: SectorZ on September 15, 2023, 05:07:45 PM
Quote from: vdeane on September 15, 2023, 12:43:35 PM
Quote from: storm2k on September 14, 2023, 03:36:42 PM
Quote from: The Ghostbuster on June 16, 2023, 08:12:15 PM
Governor Chris Sununu is not planning to run for a fifth term: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sununu-not-leaning-towards-running-for-governor-again/ar-AA1cEkcb?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=2625b961c70b49a4c6b18e896eaba403&ei=71. Maybe that means New Hampshire will finally get mileage-based exits. Time will tell.

You can almost guarantee that at least one candidate will make part of their platform to continue to oppose mileage based exit numbers since that turned into an actual political winner for him. Perhaps both candidates will.
People actually cared about that beyond the "exit 3 kid"?  Oh dear.  And to think I thought that getting rid of him would allow the state to finally move forward with converting the numbers.

Loon Mt, a ski area on NH 112 off I-93, has "Exit 32" bumper stickers. I believe people have them as well for the Kancamagus Highway.

Of course, in the change, it becomes exit 100, and they could probably make an even more ridiculous bumper sticker with that.

They'd get them confused with Route 100 stickers from Vermont. 
Interstates I've clinched: 97, 290 (MA), 291 (CT), 291 (MA), 293, 295 (DE-NJ-PA), 295 (RI-MA), 384, 391, 395 (CT-MA), 395 (MD), 495 (DE), 610 (LA), 684, 691, 695 (MD), 695 (NY), 795 (MD)

froggie

Quote from: jp the roadgeek on September 15, 2023, 05:16:21 PM
Quote from: SectorZ on September 15, 2023, 05:07:45 PM
Quote from: vdeane on September 15, 2023, 12:43:35 PM
Quote from: storm2k on September 14, 2023, 03:36:42 PM
Quote from: The Ghostbuster on June 16, 2023, 08:12:15 PM
Governor Chris Sununu is not planning to run for a fifth term: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sununu-not-leaning-towards-running-for-governor-again/ar-AA1cEkcb?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=2625b961c70b49a4c6b18e896eaba403&ei=71. Maybe that means New Hampshire will finally get mileage-based exits. Time will tell.

You can almost guarantee that at least one candidate will make part of their platform to continue to oppose mileage based exit numbers since that turned into an actual political winner for him. Perhaps both candidates will.
People actually cared about that beyond the "exit 3 kid"?  Oh dear.  And to think I thought that getting rid of him would allow the state to finally move forward with converting the numbers.

Loon Mt, a ski area on NH 112 off I-93, has "Exit 32" bumper stickers. I believe people have them as well for the Kancamagus Highway.

Of course, in the change, it becomes exit 100, and they could probably make an even more ridiculous bumper sticker with that.

They'd get them confused with Route 100 stickers from Vermont. 

Doubtful.  And as someone who works within a stone's throw of VT 100, they aren't all that prevalent to begin with...

SectorZ

Quote from: froggie on September 16, 2023, 03:29:14 PM
Quote from: jp the roadgeek on September 15, 2023, 05:16:21 PM
Quote from: SectorZ on September 15, 2023, 05:07:45 PM
Quote from: vdeane on September 15, 2023, 12:43:35 PM
Quote from: storm2k on September 14, 2023, 03:36:42 PM
Quote from: The Ghostbuster on June 16, 2023, 08:12:15 PM
Governor Chris Sununu is not planning to run for a fifth term: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sununu-not-leaning-towards-running-for-governor-again/ar-AA1cEkcb?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=2625b961c70b49a4c6b18e896eaba403&ei=71. Maybe that means New Hampshire will finally get mileage-based exits. Time will tell.

You can almost guarantee that at least one candidate will make part of their platform to continue to oppose mileage based exit numbers since that turned into an actual political winner for him. Perhaps both candidates will.
People actually cared about that beyond the "exit 3 kid"?  Oh dear.  And to think I thought that getting rid of him would allow the state to finally move forward with converting the numbers.

Loon Mt, a ski area on NH 112 off I-93, has "Exit 32" bumper stickers. I believe people have them as well for the Kancamagus Highway.

Of course, in the change, it becomes exit 100, and they could probably make an even more ridiculous bumper sticker with that.

They'd get them confused with Route 100 stickers from Vermont. 

Doubtful.  And as someone who works within a stone's throw of VT 100, they aren't all that prevalent to begin with...

I don't even know if I've seen one before. The Exit 32 stickers are fairly common by comparison.

Rothman

Quote from: SectorZ on September 16, 2023, 04:00:44 PM
Quote from: froggie on September 16, 2023, 03:29:14 PM
Quote from: jp the roadgeek on September 15, 2023, 05:16:21 PM
Quote from: SectorZ on September 15, 2023, 05:07:45 PM
Quote from: vdeane on September 15, 2023, 12:43:35 PM
Quote from: storm2k on September 14, 2023, 03:36:42 PM
Quote from: The Ghostbuster on June 16, 2023, 08:12:15 PM
Governor Chris Sununu is not planning to run for a fifth term: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sununu-not-leaning-towards-running-for-governor-again/ar-AA1cEkcb?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=2625b961c70b49a4c6b18e896eaba403&ei=71. Maybe that means New Hampshire will finally get mileage-based exits. Time will tell.

You can almost guarantee that at least one candidate will make part of their platform to continue to oppose mileage based exit numbers since that turned into an actual political winner for him. Perhaps both candidates will.
People actually cared about that beyond the "exit 3 kid"?  Oh dear.  And to think I thought that getting rid of him would allow the state to finally move forward with converting the numbers.

Loon Mt, a ski area on NH 112 off I-93, has "Exit 32" bumper stickers. I believe people have them as well for the Kancamagus Highway.

Of course, in the change, it becomes exit 100, and they could probably make an even more ridiculous bumper sticker with that.

They'd get them confused with Route 100 stickers from Vermont. 

Doubtful.  And as someone who works within a stone's throw of VT 100, they aren't all that prevalent to begin with...

I don't even know if I've seen one before. The Exit 32 stickers are fairly common by comparison.
Pfft.  They're common...just not in VT itself.  Try bougie MA and CT.
Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position(s) of NYSDOT.

Plutonic Panda


Alps

Quote from: Plutonic Panda on October 05, 2023, 10:04:31 AM
A plan to replace the Gen. Sullivan Bridge is on hold after bids came in over double what was expected.

https://www.fosters.com/story/news/local/2023/10/05/gen-sullivan-bridge-replacement-hold-82m-bid-doubles-estimate/71031150007/
Rehab, please. (I know it's in pretty bad condition tho)

The Ghostbuster

The Spaulding Turnpike bridges over the Piscataqua River have other names as well. Such as: Little Bay Bridge, Capt. John F. Rowe Bridge (northbound span), and Ruth L. Griffin Bridge (southbound span).

hotdogPi

Quote from: The Ghostbuster on October 05, 2023, 03:08:02 PM
The Spaulding Turnpike bridges over the Piscataqua River have other names as well. Such as: Little Bay Bridge, Capt. John F. Rowe Bridge (northbound span), and Ruth L. Griffin Bridge (southbound span).

The Spaulding Turnpike never crosses the Piscataqua River, as far as I can tell.
Clinched, minus I-93 (I'm missing a few miles and my file is incorrect)

Traveled, plus US 13, 44, and 50, and several state routes

I will be in Burlington VT for the eclipse.

The Ghostbuster

Well, the turnpike definitely crosses some body of water between exits 4 and 5: https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1200281,-70.827547,1214m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu.

DRMan

Quote from: The Ghostbuster on October 05, 2023, 03:21:54 PM
Well, the turnpike definitely crosses some body of water between exits 4 and 5: https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1200281,-70.827547,1214m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu.

The Ballamy and Piscataqua Rivers meet near there and it's a little hazy what name to give to that exact point. I would say most people in that area would call it "Little Bay" (hence, "Little Bay Bridge") or even "Great Bay". And most locals call the whole group of bridges "the Sullivan Bridge". No one ever uses the Rowe or Griffin names.

Quote from: Alps on October 05, 2023, 01:45:00 PM
Quote from: Plutonic Panda on October 05, 2023, 10:04:31 AM
A plan to replace the Gen. Sullivan Bridge is on hold after bids came in over double what was expected.

https://www.fosters.com/story/news/local/2023/10/05/gen-sullivan-bridge-replacement-hold-82m-bid-doubles-estimate/71031150007/
Rehab, please. (I know it's in pretty bad condition tho)

I would love to see a rehab but there's no way. That bridge isn't even safe to walk on anymore.

froggie

Quote from: DRMan on October 05, 2023, 04:04:13 PM
Quote from: The Ghostbuster on October 05, 2023, 03:21:54 PM
Well, the turnpike definitely crosses some body of water between exits 4 and 5: https://www.google.com/maps/@43.1200281,-70.827547,1214m/data=!3m1!1e3?entry=ttu.

The Ballamy and Piscataqua Rivers meet near there and it's a little hazy what name to give to that exact point. I would say most people in that area would call it "Little Bay" (hence, "Little Bay Bridge") or even "Great Bay". And most locals call the whole group of bridges "the Sullivan Bridge". No one ever uses the Rowe or Griffin names.

Ghostbuster is going off Google Maps, which erroneously labels that water as part of the Piscataqua River.  By geographic definition, the bridges cross Little Bay.

SectorZ

Quote from: Plutonic Panda on October 05, 2023, 10:04:31 AM
A plan to replace the Gen. Sullivan Bridge is on hold after bids came in over double what was expected.

https://www.fosters.com/story/news/local/2023/10/05/gen-sullivan-bridge-replacement-hold-82m-bid-doubles-estimate/71031150007/

This will likely make the bike/ped trail on the full bridge permanent. Now if they would only pave the entirety of the southern approach that would be nice.

mariethefoxy

I noticed there are a lot of old signs in Hudson saying NH 102 goes into Nashua, but 102 itself has a modern End 102 sign at NH 111. What was the historic NH 102 routing thru Nashua?



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