Community says ‘it’s about time’ to upgrade deadly Manitoba intersection
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More than 100 Carberry residents attended the town's community memorial centre to share their thoughts on how to upgrade a deadly Manitoba intersection.
The day after public consultations, stakeholders are reflecting on how to improve safety at a southern Manitoba intersection with a tragic history.
On Tuesday evening, more than 100 Carberry residents attended the town’s community memorial centre to share their thoughts on how to upgrade the intersection at highways 1 and 5.
That’s the site where a mini-bus and semi-truck collided, killing 17 seniors on June 15, 2023.
Since then, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure (MTI) has taken some interim safety measures.
“We’ve rehabilitated some of the rumble strips that were a little bit tired out there,” said Dustin Booy, executive director of highway engineering for MTI.
“We’ve reinforced the speed zone in the area…. We’ve also introduced important intersection signs with a flashing amber light over top, just to raise driver awareness.”
But Carberry Mayor Ray Muirhead said the community is looking forward to a permanent fix.
“The climate around the community is, ‘It’s about time,'” he said. “Unfortunately, it took this accident to make it happen, but it’s really got the town buzzing about wanting to get something done because it is a dangerous intersection. It always has been, and it will continue to be and unless something is done.”
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