Richard Froese
South Peace News
Big Lakes County is adding a four-way stop to slow down drivers in Kinuso.
At its regular meeting June 11, council passed a recommendation that public works be directed to install a four-way stop at the intersection of Swan Ave. and Main St. in Kinuso, along with two 40 km/h speed limit signs on Main Street as vehicles drive southbound toward Highway 2.
Kinuso Councillor Roberta Hunt read a notice a motion at the May 14 meeting to discuss her recommendation as presented.
“The public works department is recommending the installation of a full four-way stop at the intersection of Swan Ave. and Main St,” Ben Letemplier, director of public works, told council.
“This includes placing stop signs on all four approaches, requiring vehicles on both Swan Ave. and Main St. to come to a complete stop.
“The four-way stop is intended to enhance safety by improving visibility, calming traffic in a central area of Kinuso and ensuring equal right-of-way for all directions at the intersection.”
Public works also proposes two 40 km/h speed limit signs on Main St. be added in the southbound lane – strategically located within the hamlet to reinforce reduced speeds as vehicles travel through and exit the community to Highway 2.
“Four-way stops do work,” Letemplier noted.
Hunt believes the speeding has been a community issue for a long time.
“Residents have expressed concerns about traffic safety at the intersection of Swan Ave. and Main St.,” Hunt wrote in the notice.
“In response to these concerns, a request has been made to install a four-way stop at this intersection to enhance safety for both motorists and pedestrians,” she added.
Residents have also requested a 40 km/h speed limit sign on Main Street as vehicles drive southbound to Highway 2.
“A speed limit sign is currently posted at the entrance to the hamlet, and this additional sign would ensure consistent speed awareness for drivers leaving the area,” Hunt wrote.
Many motorists speed on Main St. when they drive southbound.
“It’s a long way from the grain elevator to the highway,” Hunt said.