Is This Bangor, Maine’s Worst Stretch of Traffic Lights?

Make sure to stop and grab a lottery ticket if you hit all green lights on this never-ending stretch of Bangor.

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It's a sensation that brings a rush of satisfaction, fulfillment, and gratification—a moment of triumph as you smoothly glide through the intersections without a pause.

However, on the flip side, there are those soul-crushing moments when each traffic light seems determined to turn red just as you approach.

The Broadway traffic lights in Bangor create an experience for drivers that some can call unique, while others can, without being dramatic, call horrific.

It’s a stretch of Bangor that brings emotions that can range from wonderful to exasperating to downright awful, and everything in between.

Depending on which side you're coming from, the Broadway stretch unofficially begins at the Mary Snow School and ends at Bangor High School. However, you could certainly argue that its influence extends from the Joshua Chamberlain Bridge to the Dysart's intersection, where the concentration of traffic lights and potential stops lies.

With a total of 10 potential traffic light stops along the way, it's safe to say that this stretch can be quite demanding on your time, gas, and brake lights.

Seriously, each green light seems like a small victory, a stroke of luck that keeps you moving forward without interruption. The feeling of being in with the flow of traffic and witnessing the city pass by effortlessly is an experience that can put a smile on any Pine Tree State driver's face.

However, on the other hand, the series of red lights can be unbelievably frustrating. Just when you think you've caught a break and can cruise through, the traffic light abruptly changes, bringing you, your vehicle, and your momentum to a halt.

It can feel like a never-ending game of stop-and-go, testing your patience and time management skills. If you’re crunched for time, hitting every red light can be a source of stress and annoyance.

Driving along Broadway can sometimes feel like a little, daily gamble. You never quite know what the traffic lights have in store for you.

Much like Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn being separated by the force fields in Star Wars Episode 1, the traffic lights act as invisible barriers that dictate our progress along Broadway.

What do you think? Is this the worst stretch of traffic lights in all of Bangor?