An improved crossing is needed between the Wyeth and Dunster neighborhood, across S. Main less than 1 mile from downtown Hanover.
Drawings for an improved Dunster Wyeth crosswalk across South Main:
In 12/07/22 HBW formally requested that the town provide a Crosswalk and RRFB lighting at Dunster. Take this 3 minute SURVEY to share your thoughts about this corridor, express your support for an improved crossing, or identify additional troubles spots.
In August 2023 the Selectboard directed the Town Manager to pursue installation of an improved crosswalk with NHDOT.
HBW Recommendation for an improved crosswalk at Dunster / Wyeth across S. Main.
Neighborhood Input for an improved crosswalk at Dunster / Wyeth across S. Main.
Regional Planning Committee counts and recommendations.
Request from Town of Hanover to NHDOT to authorize the installation of an improved crossing.
At Dunster and Wyeth there are residential neighborhoods on both sides of S. Main, as well as a bus stop on either side of the street. However there is only a sidewalk on the west side of the street! Pedestrians need to cross here to get to the sidewalk, to the bus stop, or to their destinations on the other side of the road.
South Main Street / NH Route 10. Another very significant gateway to Hanover and Dartmouth College that is heavily used by bicyclists is South Main Street / Route 10. This route connects Sachem Village (College housing) and southern Hanover neighborhoods to town. The area around Granger Circle and Brook Road is particularly narrow, with essentially no shoulder room; however, right of way may exist. Hanover should work with NHDOT and the City of Lebanon to establish bike lanes along South Main Street from Sachem Village to Downtown Hanover.