The Chatham-Kent Police Service are keeping a close eye on the Murray Street and Reaume Avenue intersection in Wallaceburg.
Police officials say yesterday members of the Traffic and Marine Services Unit monitored the intersection and will continue to do so.
“This once four-way stop, was recently changed to a two-way stop with the addition of a cross-over,” police officials said in a press release.
“Therefore, officers educated students on how to use the newly installed cross-over system at that location.”
Police officials say they want to advise the community that this location no longer is a 4-way stop.
“Drivers and pedestrians, please be aware that this is no longer a four-way stop intersection,” police officials said.
“There are no stop signs on Murray Street for the vehicles travelling in a North or South direction. There are still stop signs for the vehicles travelling East and West on Reaume Avenue.”
A group of Wallaceburg residents launched a protest on Tuesday morning at the location, as they have concerns for the safety of students walking to Holy Family Catholic School and Wallaceburg Christian School.
Krystal Gyuricza, who helped organize the demonstration, told the Sydenham Current something needs to be done.
“We need to get something so that the children are safe when crossing for school in the morning,” she said.
“This yellow light is not even bright. We have already had four cars go through the light while children are trying to cross the road.”
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The protest was expected to continue on Wednesday.
– Photo credit: Aaron Hall
