Maybe the bridge's problem is too many signs

I initially felt disbelief after learning of yet another vehicle getting stuck under the iconic Long Grove covered bridge, and then I realized that in an genuine effort to warn drivers of the low clearance, those in charge of managing and protecting citizens and public property may have actually played a part in causing these unfortunate incidents.

The bridge is not the only thing that has more than enough warning signs. Approach any intersection and you'll see a multitude of signs, some alerting you of the upcoming warning sign! Cross walks, school zones, cross roads, yield, no U-turn, etc. A drive down what was a formerly dark and scenic road at night now looks like Times Square with all of the signs.

At some point, the driver becomes numb to information repetition or overload and no longer pays attention to any of them leading to my suspicion about the reasons for the Long Grove bridge issues.

With nearly every driver having access to navigators that take us to a specific address, tell us what roads we're on, which ones are approaching and how fast we're going, do we really need to spend more taxpayer money on more signs that people pay less and less attention to?

Keith Gray

Old Mill Creek