The all-way stop control installed at the intersection of Murray Street and Reaume Avenue in the community of Wallaceburg will be removed on Friday May 12, 2017 and replaced with a two-way stop control and a pedestrian crossover signal.
Municipal officials say the northbound and southbound stop signs on Murray Street will be removed, leaving a two-way stop control for eastbound and westbound traffic on Reaume Avenue.
Pedestrians crossing Murray Street will be able to use a new pedestrian crossover signal installed on the north side of the intersection.
Signs have been posted on Reaume Avenue warning motorists that traffic crossing the intersection on Murray Street are no longer required to stop.
“We urge all motorists to be aware of the new two-way stop control and pedestrian crossing signal while travelling through the intersection and obey the rules of the road outlined in the Highway Traffic Act,” Municipal officials stated.
– Photo credit: Aaron Hall
Talk about stupid things. Removing the 4 way stop at Murray will cause so much confusion. It was bad enough when they dropped Murray St to a two lane. I hope they station a police car or two near there. Not to catch speeders but to be there to report the obscene amount of accidents there will be at least for the first 3 months or so. This is not to mention about Al losing his job before the school year ends. If they wanted to save money why don’t some of the Counsellors take a pay hold or pay cut. At least the could fulfil their contracts and actually be at the meeting they are being paid to be at.
Counsellor Carmen will have a hard time getting a live feed because it would show who actually shows up at their appointed meetings.
This seems like a very poor time to change this intersection with the construction happening on McNaughton. The traffic running east and west is much heavier because of the construction as well as the traffic going north and south.. Wouldn’t it be better to change it once construction is completed? I like the idea but not the timing of the change. People need to adapt to the change as well as being aware of the crosswalk keeping our children safe. Change takes time and changing during high construction traffic could have some serious consequences.