East Haven Eliminating Intersection on Kimberly Avenue at Forbes Place for Safety Reasons

East Haven eliminating intersection on Kimberly Avenue at Forbes Place for safety reasons

EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- East Haven is modifying one of its most dangerous intersections. Beginning Wednesday, residents will no longer be able to drive through Kimberly Avenue at Forbes Place. The intersection will now be a cul-de-sac, eliminating traffic from one direction at a crossing right near Route 1. What do you do when [...]

Major change coming Wednesday to ‘dangerous' East Haven intersection

A major change is coming Wednesday to one of East Haven’s most dangerous intersections. The town will put up barriers on the western side of Kimberly Avenue at Forbes Place, turning it into a cul-de-sac. According to an engineering report, the intersection had 76 crashes in 2022 and 2023. “Furthermore, a review of the crash diagram indicates that 44 crashes occurred at conflict points that would be eliminated with the closure of the eastbound ap…