CONWAY — In the wake of several serious incidents in town, some fatal, in which pedestrians and bicyclists have collided with vehicles this year, selectmen on Tuesday voted to ask the New Hampshire Department of Transportation to conduct a road safety audit of Route 16.
Selectmen made their decision after speaking with Conway Police Chief Chris Mattei and the Director of Planning and Development Ryan O’Connor.
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