WELLINGTON COUNTY – Temporary traffic light systems are expected to be operating at three intersections in the county by spring.
During its Nov. 10 meeting, Wellington County council approved installation of the lights at:
- Wellington Roads 18 and 26 (southeast of Belwood);
- Wellington Roads 7 and 12 (at Parker); and
- Wellington Roads 8 and 9 between Drayton and Palmerston, known locally as “the S-Bends.”
The traffic lights are considered an interim safety measure, as the county has budgeted for roundabouts at all three intersections in its 10-year plan, although the S-bend intersection borders Perth County, which has not approved a roundabout at this point.
Staff estimate the three intersections can be equipped with temporary signal systems for $350,000 exclusive of HST.
Wellington County construction manager Joe de Konging said surveys of the intersections are currently being performed, to be followed by design work.
“I anticipate that the signal works will be completed early spring 2021,” stated de Koning in an email to the Advertiser.
“A mild winter will enable us to advance that timing.”
