Those who have driven through the intersection of Route 114 and Stephen Hand’s Path in East Hampton may have noticed about 15 traffic lights dangling above. They are part of the ongoing construction at the site, which was scheduled to be finished this month but is now expected to continue into the summer.
Route 114 is a state road, and the work is being conducted by the State Department of Transportation. Asked about it, State Assemblyman Tommy John Schiavoni deferred to Stephen Canzoneri, a spokesman for the department, who said by email that its goal is “to enhance safety and improve traffic flow at the intersection.”
The work includes “the addition of left turn lanes at every approach and a new enhanced traffic signal,” which accounts for the additional lights hanging above the intersection. They are scheduled to be fully activated in the coming weeks, Mr. Canzoneri said.
The work yet to be done, he added, includes “new pedestrian accommodations compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),” which will “enhance safety and accessibility for pedestrians.”
