Monticello, NY – Route 17B May be Headed Toward Some Safety Improvements

Monticello, NY – New York State Route 17B between Monticello and Fosterdale may be headed toward some significant safety improvements.

A State Department of Transportation study suggested several traffic abatement changes due to a number of dangerous intersections along the route.

A DOT representative presented the findings to the Sullivan County Legislature's Planning, Environmental Management and Real Property Committee at a meeting yesterday. [WAMC]

The Record reports that the study found that the busiest days on Route 17B are Fridays and Saturdays in the summer.

The two top traffic events: Camp Chipinaw visiting weekend and Jewish holidays.