Further traffic changes are coming for the Bankview area, which will see the addition of four-way stop and also the closure of another intersection.
Director of infrastructure Armia Mikhaiel notified council at their meeting on August 27 about the changes, which include the closure of 10th Avenue SE east of the intersection on 1st Street SW. The two-way stop at 2nd Street SE and 10th Avenue SE will be turned into a four-way stop. Additionally, a speed hump will be constructed on Elgin Hill Road shortly east of 4th Street SW.
The changes were based on feedback in person at an Open House in late July and survey results submitted online. After changes to the intersection at 7th Avenue SE and 1st Street SW, which will be changed at the same time as these other projects, received mixed feedback from nearby residents, Mr. Mikhaiel says administration wanted to look at the community as a whole.
“We as administration received all this feedback and we conducted a study of the area to find the best solution,” he says.
At Monday’s council meeting, councillor Jay Garbutt voiced concern with the decision, saying the town was following popular opinion rather than the advice of experts. Councillor Lisa Hansen-Zacharuk also commented on the closure of 10 Avenue and 1 Street, saying it is a convenient route for drivers. Councillor Fred Makowecki said he lives in the area and has seen a large increase in traffic and dangerous driving habits.
Work is expected to be done in the first two weeks of September. Residents will be notified prior to what construction work will be done.
