It’s the type of road intersection more than a few motorists approached with some trepidation.
However, after dozens of collisions and near misses, the intersection of Ron McNeil Line and Dalewood Road, north of St. Thomas, is now protected by traffic signals.
Elgin County Council began the process of improving the intersection in Central Elgin earlier this year when Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) was retained to provide detailed design, contract administration and inspection services for the project.
In October, the speed limit on Ron McNeil Line approaching the intersection was reduced to 70 km/h from 80 km/h.
The initial priority was to signalize the intersection before the end of the year and then create turning lanes in the spring of 2026.
The traffic lights were activated just before Christmas.
KWS Electrical Services of London was the lowest bidder on the traffic signal contract at just over $1.3 million.
Written by Ian McCallum
