What happens if there are no traffic lights at Church and Queen? City aims to find out

Attention, drivers.

Three intersections in the city will be undergoing traffic studies in the near future:

In a recent assessment of the city’s 78 signalled intersections, staff identified three primary areas for potential traffic signal removal:

Queen Street East and Church Street
Albert Street and Elgin Street
Albert Street and Dennis Street

During the trial phase of this project, signals at these intersections will be covered and temporary stop signs will be installed on the minor roads. This study period will enable the city to evaluate the impact on pedestrian and cyclist movement and traffic flow on surrounding side streets.

For more information, see the press release from the city below:

The City of Sault Ste. Marie is examining traffic efficiency and safety in key areas throughout the city. The review will evaluate several solutions including signal timing, implementing dynamic signalling protocols during peak hours, and removing traffic signals deemed redundant in specific areas.

In a recent assessment of the city’s 78 signalled intersections, staff identified three primary areas for potential traffic signal removal:

Queen Street East and Church Street
Albert Street and Elgin Street
Albert Street and Dennis Street

The city encourages community engagement throughout this process. Individuals are asked to complete a brief survey online. Public input into this traffic study will be collected for approximately three months. Ongoing evaluations may impact the length of the study. For more information, contact the city’s Engineering Department at 705-574-1016 or email [email protected].

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