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It would be hard to pick a worse spot for a crash near Forest Hills station

By adamg on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 5:20pm
Forest Hills crash

Alex Jones urged drivers to abandon all hope after two cars engaged in a sheet-metal tango shortly before 5 p.m. where Washington, New Washington and South streets come together.

Neighborhoods: 
Jamaica Plain
Topics: 
Driving
Free tagging: 
Forest Hills
Washington Street


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Comments

By anon on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 5:26pm.

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By adamg on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 9:59pm.

Alex Jones the Dedham photographer.

By Darryl on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 5:27pm.

They should have delayed left turn arrows for traffic turning left there from both directions.

By anon on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 5:45pm.

I think it's safe to say the traffic nightmare protesters insisted was imminent hasnt materialized. And the final result is going to be a VAST improvement over what was there.

By JPMom on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 8:09pm.

Cars are bumper-to-bumper, barely moving up South & Washington Sts., during rush hour. And, God help you, if you're on a bike.

I avoid that area, if at all possible, as I'm sure many other locals do as well.

By Mark- on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 10:02pm.

They must be close to opening the vast stretches of asphalt that have been blocked off all winter, which would double the capacity of Washington Street and make that intersection a lot better. And I ride my bike through there frequently with no problems, although lately I've been detouring over Ukraine Way and Hyde Park Ave. instead, it's a little better. I wish we could shoot the tires of double-parkers though. :)

By Waquiot on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 10:30pm.

I believe they have 5 or 6 guys working on the whole project, so Washington Street upper should be done by 2018.

Meanwhile, the new busway construction is going strong, and by that I mean that they had to block the old T employee parking lot after people said "screw it" and began parking there again. I think the good thing is that they demolished the busway canopy when they did, since it did leak a little bit when it rained. Thankfully, we don't have to deal with that anymore.

By Sally on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 10:36pm.

The biking is a nightmare but it was pretty damn awful before and I'm completely confident that the finished project will be a vast improvement.

By Devilham on Thu, 04/07/2016 - 11:23am.

try picking your kids up from school in that neighborhood....it's a constant source of stress for me when I'm trying to get there on time and am sitting in bumper to bumper traffic..... it's kind of a disaster.

By spin_o_rama on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 5:53pm.

Oh wait, nevermind.

By anon on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 6:08pm.

This area is a traffic nightmare during rush hour. None of the lights are timed correctly, there is a complete disregard for any traffic laws and it is basically a free for all. I understand there is construction going on and traffic is to be expected. However, blocking the box and causing gridlock is ridiculous. Not to mention people not caring about pedestrian walk signals. I work in this area and have almost been hit numerous times walking and driving through here.

By whatsboothinking? on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 6:08pm.

i honestly couldnt think of a worse place for a rush hour accident. god bless those in traffic

By JPnik on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 6:47pm.

This intersection is terrible for all road users. I'm surprised there aren't more collisions or injuries, given the volume.

By anon on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 7:15pm.

It is impossible for buses to make the turn leaving the station without causing gridlock. Can anyone explain why transit police or inspectors can't direct traffic during rush hours? Is it because Boston Police won't let them because of jurisdictional issues?

By anon on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 7:58pm.

The Arborway is State Police jurisdiction. I have wondered the same thing, a police traffic detail for a couple hours a night would be a big help. That or enforce the fine for causing gridlock. What is it $100? That's incentive to not do it and generates revenue for the state.

By Will LaTulippe on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 9:55pm.

Why don't they build an overpass over that intersection to improve the flow of traffic?

By Mark- on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 10:06pm.

If this was still the major east-west highway to the Cape like it was in the 30s, we probably would.

By bulgingbuick on Thu, 04/07/2016 - 7:37am.

for clusterf@ck.