Traffic authority denies no‑right‑turn at Treasure Road/Route 136, approves 'intersection ahead' sign and radar rotation

A Fairfield resident asked the Traffic Authority to install a no‑right‑turn sign at the north entrance to Treasure Road on Route 136 and requested two radar speed‑feedback signs to slow drivers around the curves. The resident described vehicles leaving the roadway, repeatedly knocked‑down signs and trucks becoming stuck while turning, creating hazards for drivers and school buses.

Authority members discussed sight lines and the geometry of the fork, noting that Route 136 is a state road and that permanent changes would require state DOT approval. Members questioned whether a no‑right‑turn would be effective (drivers often have already missed the proper turn) and suggested proactive advanced‑warning signage upstream might be more effective. The board voted to deny the requested no‑right‑turn but approved an 'intersection ahead' warning sign (including the name Treasure Road) and the rotational placement of radar speed feedback units; the sign recommendation will be forwarded to the state as part of the formal submission process.

Engineering staff and police will coordinate the placement of temporary radar displays as part of enforcement rotation; staff will include the Authority's recommendations when presenting requests to DOT.