POLL: Most Dangerous Stretch of Lake Minnetonka Roadway
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Lake Minnetonka's blend of twisting, one-lane roadways bisected by major thoroughfares produce more than their share of accidents each year—from minor fender benders to fatals. Three people were killed in a crash last summer on a stretch of Hwy. 12 in Long Lake that has drawn regular criticism from local residents over the years for its design. The intersection of Hwy. 101 and Hwy. 7 near the Deephaven/Minnetonka border was recently named one of the most dangerous in the state, and even a minor meet-and-greet during rush hour can back up traffic for miles. More recently, a school bus was involved in an accident resulting in injuries on Hwy. 7 in Shorewood, and dozens of minor crashes are recorded each month in the communities that ring …
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Jay Corn
9:35 am on Friday, April 20, 2012
From Austin Bly via Twitter: Highway 19 I think is exceptionally dangerous for cyclists, even if it's a beautiful ride. #blindspots #sharpcorners more ›