LACONIA — Closure of the Weirs Bridge for reconstruction this spring has put additional pressure on aptly named Roller Coaster Road, which has an often-ignored 30 mph speed limit, neighbors say. The 1-mile stretch of road runs downhill from Parade Road to U.S. 3, or Daniel Webster Highway, providing access to The Weirs north of the bridge that is under repair. Michael Foote, who lives at 222 Roller Coaster Road, said people come down Parade Road at the legal limit of 50 mph and turn onto his street without realizing the speed limit has dropped by 20 mph. Public Works Director Wes Anderson said the traffic on Roller Coaster Road has been increased by the bridge closure. The steepness of the road and its connection to the higher speed Parade Road, mean that motorists need to be vigilant to make sure they are not speeding, he said.

Source: Daily Sun May 21, 2020 21:56 UTC