The minor uproar about a practical idea proposed to DelDOT (see Commentary of July 17) is uncalled for.
This concept is one of 100 ideas from the Five Points Working Group to help ease traffic in this area. There will be no one "magic bullet" solution to help congestion but many baby steps in this area that will help improve traffic flow. As it follows the existing DelDOT right of way grade there will be no expensive land acquisitions, no overpasses, any connections will be controlled by stop signs or perhaps a new traffic light.
The road will help the many seniors in this area get access to Lewes, Beebe Healthcare, shopping and beaches by eventually going under Route One instead of using the dangerous crossovers. Lewes gains another evacuation route while traffic on Savannah, New and Minos Conaway roads will be eased.
If some complain that the road will be in their backyards, perhaps it's due to the fact they have encroached on the 66-foot right of way and have been illegally using it for years, some as a dumping ground. Time to clean up your act!
As both a local driver and bicyclist, I'm looking forward to it, but the name does need a little work: perhaps call it "Lopez Lane?"
Joe Hoechner
Lewes
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