The final touches on the town’s road work this season were completed as two pedestrian crossings have been upgraded with signals.
The first signalized crosswalk has been installed at the pedestrian crossing on Bridge Street and Grove place near the Liquor Depot. This is often a busy crossing in the summer months as it connects popular camping areas with services
The second has been installed at Railway Ave and 2nd Street W near Dollarama and Neighbours’ Corner Pub, which has always been a busy crossing.
“There have always been pedestrian crosswalks in both of these locations,” explains CAO Darryl Drohomerski. “We’ve had ongoing discussions with Alberta Transportation for signalized crosswalks to be installed in these locations to better protect our pedestrians.”
It is encouraged that pedestrians utilize these signalized crosswalks when crossing the road. Drivers need to be aware of these new signalized crosswalks and to properly yield when in use.