Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has announced a new traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Edward Avenue and Peninsula Blvd in Woodmere. He also announced an increase of police enforcement in the area.
“After conducting an exhaustive traffic safety study and hearing from many members of the community, I have directed the County’s Department of Public Works to install a traffic light on the corner of Edwards Avenue and Peninsula Blvd in Woodmere,” said County Executive Bruce Blakeman. “I have also asked the Nassau County Police Department to increase enforcement in the area. With an increase in truck and vehicle traffic, this stoplight along with increased enforcement will improve safety conditions on this very busy roadway.”
Blakeman said increased police enforcement of speeding and other dangerous driving violations will begin immediately. The traffic signal will begin to be installed soon and is expected to be completed later this spring.
“This traffic light is something that the community has been requesting for quite some time. Said Deputy Presiding Officer Howard Kopel “Too many people have lost their lives at this dangerous intersection, and I am thankful to the County Executive and his team for their prompt and welcome response to this critical situation.”
“This highly-trafficked thoroughfare has long posed a hazard to pedestrians,” said Legislator Denise Ford. “I thank County Executive Blakeman for joining in our support and calling for these much-needed improvements which will enhance safety for our Five Towns residents.”
