Miss KittyMiss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined View profileMessageMeow
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Last night, I picked up Mr. K at the airport. We decided to go to Nick's on the Bay for dinner, which meant taking Hwy. 20 towards 331. Had a nice dinner and then headed east for home. I was a Nervous Nellie driving that road in the dark and kept commenting on my fear of someone drifting into my lane. Got on the bridge, hugging the stripe on the right, when all of a sudden a pickup truck decided to PASS a car ON the bridge and all I saw were headlights coming right at us! I slowed and got on the shoulder as best I could. Mr. Pickup Driver, you are a perfect example of an idiot behind the wheel. I know so many of you must travel this bridge and road...please be careful.
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ShallowsNoleShallowsNoleBeach FanaticPt Washington4,279 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
ShallowsNoleBeach FanaticPt Washington4,279 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticSo glad you are okay - there are crazies on 331 for sure. We saw at least two on the way home from the fair last night.
kathydwellskathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname
kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined View profileMessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameSo glad the kitty's are ok. It is a scary bridge. I never take my eye's off of the oncoming traffic, because you just never know when that one idiot is going to do something stupid!!!!
futurebeachbumfuturebeachbumBeach FanaticSnellsburg, GA1,100 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
futurebeachbumBeach FanaticSnellsburg, GA1,100 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticYikes!!!
I drove down from Atlanta last night and I had similar worries once I got below Freeport. I'm sure that the people behind me thought I was crazy, driving with my right side wheels on the absolute edge of the pavement. I am more paranoid on that section of road and bridge than I am anywhere else.
Definitely a place to be a defensive driver and to have a plan of action (or reaction) in mind.
I drove down from Atlanta last night and I had similar worries once I got below Freeport. I'm sure that the people behind me thought I was crazy, driving with my right side wheels on the absolute edge of the pavement. I am more paranoid on that section of road and bridge than I am anywhere else.
Definitely a place to be a defensive driver and to have a plan of action (or reaction) in mind.
sunspotbabysunspotbabySoWal InsiderSanta Rosa Beach5,000 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
sunspotbabySoWal InsiderSanta Rosa Beach5,000 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderThere is so much development coming that way too and not much highway improvement. It would be nice if our elected officials put in the roads/improvements before all the new construction.
jessifunnjessifunnsuperJfunnSeagrove Beach4,810 postsJoined View profileMessagesuperJfunn
jessifunnsuperJfunnSeagrove Beach4,810 postsJoined View profileMessagesuperJfunn:shock: you are so scared of 331 and now i know why
MermaidMermaidpicky7,871 postsJoined View profileMessagepicky
I'm so happy nothing happened to you! It's prudent of you to be such a cautious driver, especially on that bridge.
rapunzelrapunzelBeach FanaticPoint Washington2,514 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
rapunzelBeach FanaticPoint Washington2,514 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticYou know, the same thing has happened to me. I've also had big pick up truck drivers get right up on my boot and flash lights at me for going the speed limit and being careful. I've watched flashing lights on that bridge from my bed and seen helicopters medivac prople off it too often. Why aren't the police swarming that bridge making these guys as afraid to drive like idiots on it as they are afraid to speed on I-10 in Okaloosa!
BeachmomBeachmomBeach FanaticGrayton Beach!934 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
BeachmomBeach FanaticGrayton Beach!934 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticMs. K- so glad you both are ok. I too drove across the bridge a few nights ago and shook the entire way. Thoughts of lives lost there are heavy on our minds.
jpreusjpreusBeach LoverSoWal native in transition96 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
jpreusBeach LoverSoWal native in transition96 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach LoverIt is probably time to do some letter writing or emailing to public officials if you haven't already done so. I have such a bridge phobia.....especially if it is a bridge with no devider of any kind. They should put New Jersey Barriers down the center of that bridge and post a lower speed limit and enforce it. When we are there, I have to cross that bridge twice every other day to visit my family in DeFuniak.....just thinking about it makes my blood boil:bang: :bang: :pissed: :pissed:
FrannyFrannyBeach FanaticPt. Washington4,026 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
FrannyBeach FanaticPt. Washington4,026 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic😱 So glad you are okay!
Here4GoodHere4GoodBeach FanaticPoint Washington1,264 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Here4GoodBeach FanaticPoint Washington1,264 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticIt is probably time to do some letter writing or emailing to public officials if you haven't already done so. I have such a bridge phobia.....especially if it is a bridge with no devider of any kind. They should put New Jersey Barriers down the center of that bridge and post a lower speed limit and enforce it. When we are there, I have to cross that bridge twice every other day to visit my family in DeFuniak.....just thinking about it makes my blood boil:bang: :bang: :pissed: :pissed:
The incredible thing, to me, is that there is legal passing zone on that bridge! If NOTHING else, maybe we can get the DOT to nix the passing zone and put up "No Passing" signs.
I don't know what idiot though a passing zone on a causeway/bridge was a good idea in the first place.
TeresaTeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,977 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Guide
TeresaSoWal GuideSouth Walton, FL30,977 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal GuideThe incredible thing, to me, is that there is legal passing zone on that bridge! If NOTHING else, maybe we can get the DOT to nix the passing zone and put up "No Passing" signs.
I don't know what idiot though a passing zone on a causeway/bridge was a good idea in the first place.
very good idea. okay, where is Peaboy when we need him? he knows how to get a good campaign off the ground... (he got us those traffic lights on 98 at 395 and 383, after screaming and stomping for well over a year at everyone from the county to DOT to the Gov... and he did not stop until it was done.... amazing. no one claims responsibility or ownership of these problems).
MangoMangoSoWal InsiderNew York/ Santa Rosa Beach9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
MangoSoWal InsiderNew York/ Santa Rosa Beach9,699 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal InsiderIt is probably time to do some letter writing or emailing to public officials if you haven't already done so. I have such a bridge phobia.....especially if it is a bridge with no devider of any kind. They should put New Jersey Barriers down the center of that bridge and post a lower speed limit and enforce it. When we are there, I have to cross that bridge twice every other day to visit my family in DeFuniak.....just thinking about it makes my blood boil:bang: :bang: :pissed: :pissed:
very good idea. okay, where is Peaboy when we need him? he knows how to get a good campaign off the ground... (he got us those traffic lights on 98 at 395 and 383, after screaming and stomping for well over a year at everyone from the county to DOT to the Gov... and he did not stop until it was done.... amazing. no one claims responsibility or ownership of these problems).
I would be very happy to campaign for what JPreus suggestion of dividers and speed limit signs. Anyone else with ideas or suggestions as to where we could start would be appreciated.
I am glad you are ok Kitty :wub:
rosiee7777rosiee7777scooterup north in the country69 postsJoined View profileMessagescooter
rosiee7777scooterup north in the country69 postsJoined View profileMessagescooterYou know, the same thing has happened to me. I've also had big pick up truck drivers get right up on my boot
Ok I have not heard boot in a long time where are you from Rupenzel?
Ok I have not heard boot in a long time where are you from Rupenzel?
Beach RunnerBeach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hood
Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined View profileMessagebeats on hoodLast night, I picked up Mr. K at the airport. We decided to go to Nick's on the Bay for dinner, which meant taking Hwy. 20 towards 331. Had a nice dinner and then headed east for home. I was a Nervous Nellie driving that road in the dark and kept commenting on my fear of someone drifting into my lane. Got on the bridge, hugging the stripe on the right, when all of a sudden a pickup truck decided to PASS a car ON the bridge and all I saw were headlights coming right at us! I slowed and got on the shoulder as best I could. Mr. Pickup Driver, you are a perfect example of an idiot behind the wheel. I know so many of you must travel this bridge and road...please be careful.Jeez, glad you're okay. People really drive crazily south of I-10. Today on 331 between Highway 20 and the bridge, vehicles were passing a moving vehicle at high speed on the RIGHT side because there was too much oncoming traffic to pass on the left. That's just insane and scary!😱
DDDDSoWal Expertgrapevine, tx. /On the road to SoWal23,871 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
DDSoWal Expertgrapevine, tx. /On the road to SoWal23,871 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertSo glad you're ok Miss K. :shock: That bridge was pretty scary in the dark! Think we'll stick with 98/30A from now on.
Sunny DazeSunny DazeBeach LoverSouthern KY144 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Miss Kitty, I, too, am happy you are safe from harm. :wub:
I even wondered about those strips on the bridge to slow down traffic, or even speed bumps.
Been scared there myself and read too many posts here about injuries/deaths occurring! Too scary :shock:
I even wondered about those strips on the bridge to slow down traffic, or even speed bumps.
Been scared there myself and read too many posts here about injuries/deaths occurring! Too scary :shock:
30A Skunkape30A SkunkapeSkunkyBackatown Seagrove10,329 postsJoined View profileMessageSkunky
30A SkunkapeSkunkyBackatown Seagrove10,329 postsJoined View profileMessageSkunkyGlad you didn't have to burn one of your 9 lives on 331 Kitty! 331 from Hwy 20 to 98 is kinda crazy. For whatever reason, it seems to inspire a crazy amount of road rage. :idontno:
rapunzelrapunzelBeach FanaticPoint Washington2,514 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
rapunzelBeach FanaticPoint Washington2,514 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach FanaticYou know, the same thing has happened to me. I've also had big pick up truck drivers get right up on my boot
Ok I have not heard boot in a long time where are you from Rupenzel?
I'm from Georgia, but my car is from Oxford!
I woke about 4:30 this morning and there were a bunch of blue lights flashing on the north side of that bridge. It's just ridiculous. I've lived places where road rage was understandable. This is not one of them.
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