[7 Wishes]

Originally Posted by mels

It seems like just the Interstate highways in CT have lights (95, 84, 91) and not the parkways or state highways (Rt. 2, Rt. 8 - lights only in limited areas). At least that means less light pollution.

I can't really vouch for 91 nor for 95 east of New Haven, but much of 84 between Waterbury and Danbury doesn't have lights. I presume the same deal for 84 east past Vernon or so.

[CLees]

call me bitter

[AntonioR]

Originally Posted by 7 Wishes

As for Westchester, if the Hutch Pkwy does have lights, often they are not on. I believe much of it doesn't have lights (at least in Westchester north of New Rochelle). Ditto for the even older Bronx River Parkway (the slow, windy part north of Yonkers).

I have traveled the Hutch Pkwy enough times (day, nights and otherwise ) on my way to and from NYC and I can tell you with the utmost confidence that outside NYC that parkway has absolutely no lights, no lamps, no anything. The stretch between the CT border and the 287 interchange has plenty of reflectors.

Plus, even in the stretch within NYC, often times long stretches are completely dark despite having plenty of lamps, but it appears NYC has a problem with this because almost every highway in that city has more than enough lamps that are off 24/7. Makes you wonder where all the tax money goes when basic things like that are not fixed.

[7 Wishes]

Originally Posted by Antonio84

I have traveled the Hutch Pkwy enough times (day, nights and otherwise ) on my way to and from NYC and I can tell you with the utmost confidence that outside NYC that parkway has absolutely no lights, no lamps, no anything. The stretch between the CT border and the 287 interchange has plenty of reflectors.

Plus, even in the stretch within NYC, often times long stretches are completely dark despite having plenty of lamps, but it appears NYC has a problem with this because almost every highway in that city has more than enough lamps that are off 24/7. Makes you wonder where all the tax money goes when basic things like that are not fixed.

I remember as a kid in the late 70s they replaced the lights on all the NYC highways with a "modernized" design yet they never seemed to be on. Guess some things never change....

[HeadedWest]

Originally Posted by Snowman27

You know.... They should put a check point on the merrit. Only to ask: "Do you like the Merrit As Is?" Yes - Keep on going and enjoy. No - Get Off and cross over to I-95 or go back to Westchester. Get off the Merrit NOW!

Lights. Tolls. Shoulders. Buildings. If any of these happen I will move.

LOL!

Let's start a movement: KEEP THE MERRITT DANGEROUS!

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by HeadedWest

Let's start a movement: KEEP THE MERRITT DANGEROUS!

If people followed the rules of the road, it wouldn't be dangerous. The speed limit is 55mph. Do you follow it?

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by mels

It seems like just the Interstate highways in CT have lights (95, 84, 91) and not the parkways or state highways (Rt. 2, Rt. 8 - lights only in limited areas). At least that means less light pollution.

This is true. Remember, the interstate highways are mostly paid for by the Federal government and must follow their design standards. They usually require lighting on interstates. The state routes are mostly funded by the state so one of the first things they eliminate is lighting to save money. Jay

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

If people followed the rules of the road, it wouldn't be dangerous. The speed limit is 55mph. Do you follow it?

Does anyone???

[HeadedWest]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

If people followed the rules of the road, it wouldn't be dangerous. The speed limit is 55mph. Do you follow it?

That's a good one.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by JayCT

Does anyone???

Exactly. The people who are complaining about the dangers of the road are the same people driving well over the speed limit.