A problematic intersection in East Kent is set to undergo a safety assessment by the municipality.
At its July 15 meeting, council approved a motion from East Kent Coun. John Wright for staff to examine the intersection at Ridge Line and Kent Bridge Road and come back with recommendations to improve safety.
According to Wright, who operates a towing company, safety concerns at the site are an ongoing problem.
“This has been a troubled intersection in the past,” Wright told council, noting visibility is “really bad” at the intersection.
Wright said a flashing red light installed a few years ago halted night collisions, but daytime crashes continue to be a problem.
“It’s strictly visibility,” he said, noting there’s a bend in the road coming from Blenheim, heading east.
“It’s quite a concern for the public with a high amount of accidents,” the councillor said.
East Kent Coun. Morena McDonald echoed Wright’s concerns and read from a deputation from a local resident who was in collisions at the intersection twice in one year.
A petition with close to 600 local signatures advocating for improved safety was also presented to council.
