I have a few thoughts and observations about the Southeast Expressway from Braintree to the Zakim Bridge.
First, I don't understand how a major expressway into a major city does not include a breakdown lane?
How often do they pick trash along this stretch? I can't remember the last time I saw trash cleanup. There is a good amount stuck along the sides and it's pretty ugly.
How often do they power wash the tunnels and the cement barriers? They are all dirty and could use a wash.
How come most of the lights along this stretch work? Most don't. It would be nice if this stretch had great lighting and was lit up well at night.
The HOV lane situation needs to be reworked. In addition to the lack of a breakdown lane, the HOV lane is a joke. I think the best situation for this stretch of road would be to have 4 travel lanes in each direction with a full breakdown lane also. Either an elevated HOV lane or widen the stretch to allow for a permanent HOV lane that can work for both directions. Think of the JFK Expressway in Chicago.
First, I don't understand how a major expressway into a major city does not include a breakdown lane?
How often do they pick trash along this stretch? I can't remember the last time I saw trash cleanup. There is a good amount stuck along the sides and it's pretty ugly.
How often do they power wash the tunnels and the cement barriers? They are all dirty and could use a wash.
How come most of the lights along this stretch work? Most don't. It would be nice if this stretch had great lighting and was lit up well at night.
The HOV lane situation needs to be reworked. In addition to the lack of a breakdown lane, the HOV lane is a joke. I think the best situation for this stretch of road would be to have 4 travel lanes in each direction with a full breakdown lane also. Either an elevated HOV lane or widen the stretch to allow for a permanent HOV lane that can work for both directions. Think of the JFK Expressway in Chicago.