KINGSTON – Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger has secured a commitment from the State Department of Transportation to conduct a road safety investigation of Route 28 in Mount Tremper in the wake of the January 8 crash that claimed the lives of two Kingston High School students.
The county executive requested the safety analysis last Friday and within hours, the DOT regional traffic engineer granted her request.
“As a mother of young adults, my heart breaks for the families of the young people we have lost, and the state must make every effort to ensure that our state roads are as safe as possible to prevent future tragedies from occurring,” Metzger said on Monday.
She said the study is “the first step in determining any necessary changes to the road design.”
The executive also said she appreciates the support for safety improvements in that area of Route 28 from concerned residents and first responders.
