The Electronic Unit of the Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources (MTWW) is replacing the solar pedestrian signals outside the Combermere School with a controlled pedestrian signalised crossing.
This is being done to improve pedestrian safety within the school’s zone, especially during peak traffic times.
Controlled signalised pedestrian crossings enhance road safety largely because pedestrians are required to press the traffic signal’s button when they wish to cross the road.
A light will then turn red for motorists to stop, and the walk signal will be highlighted for pedestrians to cross. Before, the old solar pedestrian signals only flashed from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Excavation and preparation work are ongoing for the new controlled pedestrian signalised crossing. Work is being done between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to minimise traffic disruptions.
Meanwhile, the mini-roundabout at the junction of Bush Hall, Codrington Road, and Waterford is approximately 90 per cent completed, as the concrete roundabout and islands have been finished.
Accommodation works, such as the installation of directional signs and additional road markings, will be executed by MTWW. Landscaping of the islands will be done by the National Conservation Commission. The light pole in the centre of the roundabout is awaiting final electrical inspection before the lights can be activated.
Motorists in the vicinity of the Combermere School are encouraged to slow down and pay close attention to pedestrians desiring to cross the road, as well as the construction workers at the various sites.