Traffic-pattern changes set for Front and Main intersection

OLEAN — Changes in the turning lane at one of the city’s busiest intersections will take effect on Friday, city officials said.
Following repaving and narrowing of Front and Main streets this fall, the city Department of Public Works reported that northbound traffic on Main Street will now use the right lane as of Friday.
The current right-turn-only lane will be changed to a straight and right-turn lane, while the left lane will be for left turns only. The change allows for the straight lane to align better with the northern end of Main Street.
Currently, three of the four traffic patterns into the intersection use the left lane for turning and the right lane for straight and right-turning traffic. The change will also bring the northbound Main Street traffic into the same setup.