This intersection has bedeviled us for decades.  The ridge to the west of the 
south side of the intersection poses all kinds of sightline issues.
The south/east side of 117 is also a blind curve.
Topography is the enemy here.

> On Dec 22, 2024, at 12:27 PM, Rob Haslinger <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> Hi Louis 
> 
> This happened two nights ago. A driver came barreling through the south great 
> and tower intersection, took out 100 yards of bollards next to my driveway 
> and then ended up in the woods. I went out and talked to the fire department 
> but no idea if the driver is fine or not. They then spent 3-4 hours winching 
> the truck out of the woods.
> 
> I’ve only lived in Lincoln a year and a half but this is at least the sixth 
> time since I’ve lived here that someone coming up through the tower 
> intersection has taken out the bollards. It’s a known issue that something 
> has to be done about that intersection and anyone walking that stretch is 
> sidewalk should be careful. 
> 
> Rob
> 
> 
> 
> On Sun, Dec 22, 2024 at 12:14 PM Louis Zipes <[email protected] 
> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
>> Rt 117 drivers doing Rt 117 driver things. Hopefully everyone is okay but 
>> this is definitely deeper into the woods than the ‘normal’ accident here. 
>> <IMG_7022.jpeg>
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