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Post by lebaneaver on Jun 26, 2024 10:26:41 GMT -8
Long story short; I had a lumbar laminectomy yesterday. Lumbar 2-3 and 4-5. Doing well. A little sore. Nothing bad. Stenosis was really having a negative impact on my ability to exercise etc., so….
Anyways, no biggie. I DO have a question for “whom ever,” and thanks for any answers.
Is it up to the state transportation agency, the city of Corvallis, or Benton County to make SAFETY improvements on hwy 99? Coming from Lebanon, so driving north on the hwy, yesterday morning around 7:30. There was a lineup of AT LEAST 15-20 rigs ATTEMPTING to turn left onto Elk Dr to the hospital. There was, it seemed an endless line of cars coming south, and folks had to take real risks just to turn left. It was ridiculous, and seemingly unnecessary. It sounds like I’m bitching, but was just floored WHY there hadn’t been a traffic light installed there. Even a ten second window would help.
Maybe it’s only to that extent at THAT time in the morning. I don’t know, but they should keep in mind the “worse case scenario” when making those decisions.
I noticed quite a few people had turned onto Ninth street (those in the know), yet it was backing up, too, and caused more than a couple near misses.
Thanks for letting me vent.
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Post by rgeorge on Jun 26, 2024 10:57:22 GMT -8
Long story short; I had a lumbar laminectomy yesterday. Lumbar 2-3 and 4-5. Doing well. A little sore. Nothing bad. Stenosis was really having a negative on my ability to exercise etc., so…. Anyways, no biggie. I DO have a question for “whom ever,” and thanks for any answers. Is it up to the state transportation agency, the city of Corvallis, or Benton County to make SAFETY improvements on hwy 99? Coming from Lebanon, so driving north on the hwy, yesterday morning around 7:30. There was a lineup of AT LEAST 15-20 rigs ATTEMPTING to turn left onto Elk Dr to the hospital. There was, it seemed an endless line of cars coming south, and folks had to take real risks just to turn left. It was ridiculous, and seemingly unnecessary. It sounds like I’m bitching, but was just floored WHY there hadn’t been a traffic light installed there. Even a ten second window would help. Maybe it’s only to that extent at THAT time in the morning. I don’t know, but they should keep in mind the “worse case scenario” when making those decisions. I noticed quite a few people had turned onto Ninth street (those in the know), yet it was backing up, too, and caused more than a couple near misses. Thanks for letting me vent. I’m glad to hear that the surgery went well. Wishing you a complete recovery. We've all got your "back" (too soon?) until you're 100%. As my grandpa said to my grandma after her 2nd heart surgery, "If you like the damn jello so much, just buy some." |
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Post by ag87 on Jun 26, 2024 11:00:12 GMT -8
Hey Leb, I hope your back gets better very soon. I did a fair amount of consulting for ODOT from about 1998 to 2006. The short answer is I'm not sure has control of that section of Hwy 99. I think ODOT, but I'm not sure. The city of Corvallis would "own" it in the central part of town. Benton County is in ODOT region 2. www.oregon.gov/ODOT/Regions/pages/index.aspxThis is a list of active projects, from studies to construction. www.oregon.gov/odot/Regions/Pages/Region-2-Northwest-Oregon.aspxI'm familiar with that intersection. It's very dangerous during commute times. See if you can find a link in the ODOT website or a phone number. Or call the city. I'm sure there's an injury/crash at least once a month for folks trying to head up to the hospital from Hwy 99. |
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Post by beavaristotle on Jun 26, 2024 11:32:39 GMT -8
Get well LB. Not sure if this situation applies exactly. For years people fought for a light at the intersection of Columbus and Hwy 34. Once light was installed at 7 mile and Hwy 34, they blocked turning left off Columbus and eastbound traffic on 34 turning on to Columbus. Forced traffic to either use 7 mile or old hwy 34 to get to a light. Neither of those are good for heavy traffic. The excuse we got for no light at Columbus was already 3 sets at I-5 and at 7 mile. Local tip for the hospital, skip 99 and take walnut, right on satinwood (first light)and into the back way for good Sam
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Post by lebaneaver on Jun 26, 2024 11:40:35 GMT -8
Get well LB. Not sure if this situation applies exactly. For years people fought for a light at the intersection of Columbus and Hwy 34. Once light was installed at 7 mile and Hwy 34, they blocked turning left off Columbus and eastbound traffic on 34 turning on to Columbus. Forced traffic to either use 7 mile or old hwy 34 to get to a light. Neither of those are good for heavy traffic. The excuse we got for no light at Columbus was already 3 sets at I-5 and at 7 mile. Local tip for the hospital, skip 99 and take walnut, right on satinwood (first light)and into the back way for good Sam Good advice. Thanks . Something needs to be done there, in my opinion. |
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Post by TheGlove on Jun 26, 2024 14:43:55 GMT -8
Long story short; I had a lumbar laminectomy yesterday. Lumbar 2-3 and 4-5. Doing well. A little sore. Nothing bad. Stenosis was really having a negative impact on my ability to exercise etc., so…. Anyways, no biggie. I DO have a question for “whom ever,” and thanks for any answers. Is it up to the state transportation agency, the city of Corvallis, or Benton County to make SAFETY improvements on hwy 99? Coming from Lebanon, so driving north on the hwy, yesterday morning around 7:30. There was a lineup of AT LEAST 15-20 rigs ATTEMPTING to turn left onto Elk Dr to the hospital. There was, it seemed an endless line of cars coming south, and folks had to take real risks just to turn left. It was ridiculous, and seemingly unnecessary. It sounds like I’m bitching, but was just floored WHY there hadn’t been a traffic light installed there. Even a ten second window would help. Maybe it’s only to that extent at THAT time in the morning. I don’t know, but they should keep in mind the “worse case scenario” when making those decisions. I noticed quite a few people had turned onto Ninth street (those in the know), yet it was backing up, too, and caused more than a couple near misses. Thanks for letting me vent. Good to hear the surgery was a success! Will this make you more or less cranky?  |
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Post by lebaneaver on Jun 26, 2024 14:52:41 GMT -8
Long story short; I had a lumbar laminectomy yesterday. Lumbar 2-3 and 4-5. Doing well. A little sore. Nothing bad. Stenosis was really having a negative impact on my ability to exercise etc., so…. Anyways, no biggie. I DO have a question for “whom ever,” and thanks for any answers. Is it up to the state transportation agency, the city of Corvallis, or Benton County to make SAFETY improvements on hwy 99? Coming from Lebanon, so driving north on the hwy, yesterday morning around 7:30. There was a lineup of AT LEAST 15-20 rigs ATTEMPTING to turn left onto Elk Dr to the hospital. There was, it seemed an endless line of cars coming south, and folks had to take real risks just to turn left. It was ridiculous, and seemingly unnecessary. It sounds like I’m bitching, but was just floored WHY there hadn’t been a traffic light installed there. Even a ten second window would help. Maybe it’s only to that extent at THAT time in the morning. I don’t know, but they should keep in mind the “worse case scenario” when making those decisions. I noticed quite a few people had turned onto Ninth street (those in the know), yet it was backing up, too, and caused more than a couple near misses. Thanks for letting me vent. Good to hear the surgery was a success! Will this make you more or less cranky? Good question. We’ll find out. 😇 |
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Post by ftd on Jun 26, 2024 15:28:48 GMT -8
Good to hear the surgery was a success! Will this make you more or less cranky? Good question. We’ll find out. 😇 the upside of getting old..Getting to be the angry old man and not caring if others find it offensive!  |
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Post by lebaneaver on Jun 26, 2024 15:37:48 GMT -8
Good question. We’ll find out. 😇 the upside of getting old..Getting to be the angry old man and not caring if others find it offensive! I’m only 66. Two titanium knees and spinal surgery. 😉. Knees are great. A year ago May. The damn back/legs/sciatica were pissing me off daily. This better help, or I’ll REALLY get pissed |
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Post by ag87 on Jun 26, 2024 17:33:04 GMT -8
Talk to me about sciatica. I have my first physical therapy appt in two weeks. The doctor says a little hamstring strain is swollen and pinching my sciatica. The outside of my left foot feels like it's sleeping. I can't support my weight (I'm not a big guy) on my left toes. Running is nothing more than a fantasy.
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Post by Judge Smails on Jun 27, 2024 5:20:53 GMT -8
Long story short; I had a lumbar laminectomy yesterday. Lumbar 2-3 and 4-5. Doing well. A little sore. Nothing bad. Stenosis was really having a negative impact on my ability to exercise etc., so…. Anyways, no biggie. I DO have a question for “whom ever,” and thanks for any answers. Is it up to the state transportation agency, the city of Corvallis, or Benton County to make SAFETY improvements on hwy 99? Coming from Lebanon, so driving north on the hwy, yesterday morning around 7:30. There was a lineup of AT LEAST 15-20 rigs ATTEMPTING to turn left onto Elk Dr to the hospital. There was, it seemed an endless line of cars coming south, and folks had to take real risks just to turn left. It was ridiculous, and seemingly unnecessary. It sounds like I’m bitching, but was just floored WHY there hadn’t been a traffic light installed there. Even a ten second window would help. Maybe it’s only to that extent at THAT time in the morning. I don’t know, but they should keep in mind the “worse case scenario” when making those decisions. I noticed quite a few people had turned onto Ninth street (those in the know), yet it was backing up, too, and caused more than a couple near misses. Thanks for letting me vent. They are actually going to close that entrance to Elks drive and move the entrance to the hospital to the north. They will also add a light. The project has been in the works for years, but I’m sure not when completion is expected. But, it will happen at some point. |
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Post by lebaneaver on Jun 27, 2024 6:48:34 GMT -8
Long story short; I had a lumbar laminectomy yesterday. Lumbar 2-3 and 4-5. Doing well. A little sore. Nothing bad. Stenosis was really having a negative impact on my ability to exercise etc., so…. Anyways, no biggie. I DO have a question for “whom ever,” and thanks for any answers. Is it up to the state transportation agency, the city of Corvallis, or Benton County to make SAFETY improvements on hwy 99? Coming from Lebanon, so driving north on the hwy, yesterday morning around 7:30. There was a lineup of AT LEAST 15-20 rigs ATTEMPTING to turn left onto Elk Dr to the hospital. There was, it seemed an endless line of cars coming south, and folks had to take real risks just to turn left. It was ridiculous, and seemingly unnecessary. It sounds like I’m bitching, but was just floored WHY there hadn’t been a traffic light installed there. Even a ten second window would help. Maybe it’s only to that extent at THAT time in the morning. I don’t know, but they should keep in mind the “worse case scenario” when making those decisions. I noticed quite a few people had turned onto Ninth street (those in the know), yet it was backing up, too, and caused more than a couple near misses. Thanks for letting me vent. They are actually going to close that entrance to Elks drive and move the entrance to the hospital to the north. They will also add a light. The project has been in the works for years, but I’m sure not when completion is expected. But, it will happen at some point. Thanks. That'll be a fun construction scenario. But, necessary |
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Post by jefframp on Jun 27, 2024 16:39:19 GMT -8
The good news when I had my L4-5 hemilaminectomy back in 1993 was that the doctor ordered that my wife had to be "on top" for the next couple of months......and she performed like a trooper too!  |
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Post by lebaneaver on Jun 30, 2024 9:04:24 GMT -8
I meant to post L3-4 and 4-5. Just to clarify.
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Post by beavaristotle on Jun 30, 2024 15:03:57 GMT -8
The good news when I had my L4-5 hemilaminectomy back in 1993 was that the doctor ordered that my wife had to be "on top" for the next couple of months......and she performed like a trooper too! do the letters TMI mean anything to you  |
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