[vintageogauge]

I think Morse and 466 has more accidents than at 44.

[kansasr]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

That has got to be one of the most dangerous intersections in The Villages. I hope they do something to mitigate that. The extra traffic sure won’t help.

You have some stats to back up that claim?

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Do not know how to stop people who ignore red lights other than taking away their license

And all the people who have license taken away never drive?

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com

And all the people who have license taken away never drive?

Guess we could shoot them.

[JRcorvette]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

That has got to be one of the most dangerous intersections in The Villages. I hope they do something to mitigate that. The extra traffic sure won’t help.

Yeah it is a hot mess. They did not think that one through. Summer time not so bad but in the Winter months I avoid it as much as possible.

The Villages motto is Do it Cheap not the Best!

[Normal]

We’ve used the intersection for the past three years with zero problems. If you want problems, try driving on 27/441 in the winter months. Or how about 466 and Rolling Acres? I don’t see any issues with new construction. Hey, they put a new Sprouts on Buena Vista and 466 and there have been zero issues.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by kansasr

You have some stats to back up that claim?

No. Just a general observation. There seems to be an above average amount of crashes there and they also seem to be more serious in nature. The few that I have actually seen the aftermath of were multi vehicle, multi serious injury accidents. I think that would qualify it as ONE of the more dangerous intersections. Just my opinion of course.

I didn’t start this thread. My post was carved out of the Walmart thread with a few others and landed here.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by kansasr

You have some stats to back up that claim?

This lists the 10 most dangerous intersections in Lake and Sumter counties. But it is from 2017.



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[Laker14]

I don't take that intersection often, but if I remember correctly, coming from the Brownwood area, eastbound on 44, and making the right hand turn onto Morse, heading south, there is a fairly long lane on Morse to allow the traffic off of 44 to merge with some time to safely do so. I don't think I've ever made the right hand turn going south on Morse, to head west on 44. With traffic going 55 or more on 44 it seems that would have been the prudent thing to do there as well, but I gather from these comments that they didn't?

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Do not know how to stop people who ignore red lights other than taking away their license

That won't stop some.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Another problem at that intersection is that they changed the arrow for a left turn from southbound Morse to eastbound 44 to a dedicated turn. That is absolutely ridiculous. There is no visibility issue whatsoever, you can see northbound morse traffic 3/4 mile away. So at off times when there is little traffic you just sit there with nobody coming for a full cycle of the light. When traffic is heavy, that lane backs up and you sit there for 3 or 4 cycles, even if there is no northbound traffic. People on this site in past threads have claimed this is "safer". My response is learn to drive.

Everyone with a license (and many without) think they know how. 😒

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Go by there often. Never noticed any problems. Lights control traffic.

yep. as long as you pay attention & allow the traffic turning right of way you should be good. always watch for cars taking the 'exit' heading south, it can be tricky, make sure to let them in

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Laker14

I don't take that intersection often, but if I remember correctly, coming from the Brownwood area, eastbound on 44, and making the right hand turn onto Morse, heading south, there is a fairly long lane on Morse to allow the traffic off of 44 to merge with some time to safely do so. I don't think I've ever made the right hand turn going south on Morse, to head west on 44. With traffic going 55 or more on 44 it seems that would have been the prudent thing to do there as well, but I gather from these comments that they didn't?

you are the car that needs to be watched out for & this is why i say to let people in safely. some drivers take it personally that you are 'cutting in' & will purposely speed up to keep you from getting 1 car ahead of them, lol.

[justjim]

You can bet if a Super Walmart goes in at State route 44 and Morse Blvd. there will be changes made to that intersection. I will leave to the civil engineers to decide the changes.

[Pugchief]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

This lists the 10 most dangerous intersections in Lake and Sumter counties. But it is from 2017.

It appears that US441 is a much bigger issue than 44 based on that data.....