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Barriers will be removed from road

The no-post barriers along Prairie Valley Road will be removed.

The no-post barriers along Prairie Valley Road will be removed and replaced with a painted asphalt curb, no-parking signs and speed control devices.

The high barriers had been installed on the road between Saunders Crescent and Darke Road late last year as safety improvements.

Soon after the barriers were installed, the municipality received a petition from property owners in the area, complaining about the appearance of the barriers, difficult driveway access, a lack of on-street parking, snow clearing issues  and safety hazards.

The municipality later held a neighbourhood open house meeting to allow residents to comment further on possible solutions for the area.

Following this meeting, municipal staff recommended the barriers be removed and replaced with a painted asphalt curb and no parking sings.

Staff also recommended two speed bumps be installed to reduce the speed in the area.

Council members rejected the speed bumps but agreed with the removal of the barriers.

“It’s absolutely clear to us the barriers are not acceptable,” said Mayor Peter Waterman.

The resolution to remove the no-post barriers received unanimous council support.

 



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