Chatham-Kent council has approved a recommendation from staff to improve safety at the intersection of Kent Bridge and Ridge Line.
The $15,000 project includes stop signs, solar-powered flashing beacons, stop-bar pavement markings, warning sign adjustments, as well as new eastbound and westbound “stop ahead” signs.
East Kent Coun. John Wright welcomed the improvements.
“This has been quite a crash zone over the years,” Wright said at the April 7 council meeting. “It’s really needed. It’s really great that staff is moving forward with this and we’re getting it done. The public is going to appreciate it and I thank you for it.”
Wright pointed out that a 660-signature petition asking for improvements had been brought forward regarding the intersection that saw a high number of collisions
over the years.
