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I would have to disagree, a rotary makes perfect sense. Turning lanes will only function properly in a "tee" intersection, this one is an "X". Converting that intersection into a tee configuration would require eminent domain and wetlands, a very long and expensive process.

Route 44 is a 50 MPH road with local business that divides our town in half. Most residents will have to cross this road 1-2 times per day, especially people in South Rehoboth traveling north to Pawtucket or Attleboro. Because of the speed and hills it makes for a scary crossing.

Wilmarth Bridge Road is simply a death trap. Bay State is a circus with that quaint little "island". Both approaches from the East have hills with limited line of sight and cars traveling 50+ mph.

Traffic lights at both these intersection are badly needed. The safest crossing is 44/118, but depending upon the time of day, it is a wing and a prayer.

The intersection has 4 approaches. with three choices, straight, left or right. The probability of traveling through there with a vehicle in front of you cutting across traffic turning left is very high. The only low risk choice is turning right. UPS programs all their routes for right turns, if possible. Turning left with two lanes of on coming traffic is high risk, thus the large number of accidents. Worst todays' drivers are impatient, I see people running those lights all the time.

A rotary seems odd in a rural town such as Rehoboth. However, that intersection is vey unique, and like it or not has seen increasing traffic. A rotary is quick and easy, and the least expensive solution.

The alternative is do nothing, risking more and more accidents. My hope is the State will also address Wilmarth and Bay State Road.