A critical infrastructure improvement project is set to get underway this week at one of St. Michael’s busiest urban intersections, with government transportation officials announcing a month-long series of upgrades to the traffic signaling system at the junction of Highway 7 and Beckles Road.
Located directly adjacent to the Government Headquarters Building along Bay Street, this high-traffic crossing will see teams from the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW) carry out comprehensive upgrades to existing traffic signals over a 28-day timeline. In addition to modernizing the current signal infrastructure, the project will also add a new street light to improve visibility and safety for all users of the intersection.
Work on the site is scheduled to begin this Wednesday, June 3. Throughout the duration of construction, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians should anticipate intermittent changes to traffic signal operations. At various points during the work, signals may be switched to flashing amber mode or shut off entirely to allow crews to work safely.
MTW has issued a public advisory urging all people traveling through the work zone to exercise extra caution during this period. Road users are reminded to pay close attention to temporary traffic management signage posted around the site and follow any instructions given by on-site traffic control personnel to avoid accidents or delays.
In a public statement released by the ministry, MTW pre-emptively thanked local residents and daily commuters for their patience and cooperation while the upgrades are carried out. Officials also offered an apology in advance for any temporary disruption, congestion or inconvenience that the construction work may cause to people’s regular travel routines in the area.