QUESTION: Why has the newly constructed connecting street between Madison Road and Marburg Avenue not been opened? It appears to have been completed about six months ago and all signs and street markings are there. - Donald E. Peaker, Madison Place

        ANSWER: Cincinnati Traffic Engineer Steve Bailey said the new street - called Vandercar Way - has not been dedicated to the city and remains the property of the developer of the nearby Center of Cincinnati project. The roadway will be opened to the public after the street is dedicated and accepted by the city. Mr. Bailey said the process entails submission of documents and certifications by the developer and assurances that the road was built to specifications. The final step is approval of City Council by ordinance. It is difficult to predict when the road will open because of the steps required in the process.

        Q: Westbound on Fort Washington Way, the “Reduced Speed Limit” sign for the exit ramp to U.S. 50 West is obscured by one of many “Downtown Cincinnati Detour” signs. Is it possible to have that detour sign removed? - Lois Belton, Delhi Township

        A: Mr. Bailey said the detour signs were in place to direct traffic to downtown in the event they missed the Third Street off ramp and/or during times this ramp from southbound Interstate 71 was closed. Officials decided to leave the signs in place until motorists became aware of new Fort Washington Way traffic patterns. The detour signs have been removed.

        Q: At Colerain Avenue and Blue Rock Road it is difficult and dangerous to legally make left turns during the 3-6 p.m. rush hour. Left turn arrows would help. - Manfred Schnetzer, Green Township

        A: Mr. Bailey said left turn arrows there are not recommended because most left turns can be made safely during gaps in oncoming traffic and during the yellow and red portions of the signal timing. There is no record of recurring accident problems at the intersection. However, Mr. Bailey said the signal timing has been changed to add time to the Blue Rock Road signal sequence to help alleviate rush hour delays.

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