‘Simple solution’

Dear Editor:

RE: Crash victim calls for immediate safety fixes at notorious Highway 6 intersection, Jan. 8.

The idea of a roundabout would potentially cause more accidents. First, northbound on the highway has a bend in the road just before descending to the intersection. If the conditions are treacherous and a transport truck for instance, has to slow down and then navigate a circle to continue northbound, I can see how control of the circle would be a problem.

I think the easiest and safest solution would be to install traffic signals with flashing lights on approach at all four intersections. This would alert all drivers that the signal is about to change to red.

It would remove any guesswork for motorists approaching Wellington Road 22 and the cross traffic at the bottom of the hill can relax and know that a green light is coming for them.

The flashing lights on Gartshore Street approaching St. Andrew in Fergus work great. Simple solution; way less cost.

Mary Rodgers,
Fergus