NEW GLOUCESTER — Proposals to improve two dangerous intersections along Route 100 drew lukewarm response and questions from selectmen Monday.

The four-way intersection at Route 100, Route 231 and Bald Hill Road would have Route 231 moved roughly 200 feet south on Route 100. Bald Hill Road would not change.

At the four-way intersection at Route 100 and Long and Short Bennett roads, Short Bennett Road would be moved south, according to the plan.

Both intersections have seen significant motor vehicle crashes, officials said.

Project Manager Brian Keezer of the Maine Department of Transportation said $500,000 is available for the work, with federal funds paying 90 percent of the cost and the state paying the rest.

A public hearing will be held when a final plan is developed. Construction is planned in 2015, he said.

Consulting engineer Albert L. Godfrey Jr. of Gardiner, who is developing the plans, said several alternatives were studied. The preliminary plans aim to have a 90-degree intersection at routes 100 and 231.

The blinking light at Route 100 would be upgraded, but is not eligible for a stop light because it doesn’t meet traffic volume criteria.

Chairman Steve Libby said the intersection has ranked first in priority for upgrade since 2000.

Interim Town Manager Paul First asked, “Is this investment a good investment? This is a significant investment and traffic will increase.”

A flashing light was suggested as an immediate remedy for intersection with Long and Short Bennett roads due to sight distances.

Keezer said the project is short $400,000 of the $800,000 estimated cost.

In other business, the board tabled retaining Maine Municipal Association to assist in finding a town manager until the May 19 meeting.

And the board agreed to proceed with accepting attorney Gary Wood’s offer to moderate the annual town meeting May 5 as a community service.

The board signed the annual town meeting warrant. Each article asks voters to approve an amount of money that can be lowered but not raised.