Striping Completed At Heavily Trafficked Greenport Intersection

GREENPORT, NY — Striping has been completed at a busy Greenport intersection, with an eye toward making the area safer for motorists.

For months, residents have expressed concerns about the faded lines at the intersection of New York State Route 25, or Main Street and the North Road, a county thoroughfare.

"I know there was a lot of discussion about the danger presented by those faded lines," Southold Town Councilman James Dinizio said.

Dinizio reached out to Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski.

"I am writing this in the hope that you will help to correct a very dangerous condition," Dinizio wrote in a letter. "Last year this intersection was repaved and re-striped with the proper markings that, I believe, lend themselves to the proper and safe operation for the many motorist using this highway. However, as they appear today, the markings have faded unusually fast to the point that they are barely distinguishable from the pavement."

Dinizio attached two photo indicating the lack of definition in the markings, one in the turn lane leading into the Village of Greenport where, for a motorist heading west, the arrows were barely visible, he said.

The second photo also reflected the problem.

"It would be much appreciated if you could have someone address this dangerous condition immediately as this intersection serves some heaviest traffic generators in our community, including Eastern Long Island Hospital, Peconic Landing, and the Cross Sound Ferry," Dinizio said.

Krupski responded and the Suffolk County Department of Public Works reached out to the New York State Department of Transportation; the work was completed this week to delineate the lines.

"It was just what needs to be done," Krupski said. "Until they come up with a solution for that intersection, anything that can be done to keep it safe and orderly should be done."

Photos by James Dinizio.