The story of a new N.B. roundabout and a stray utility pole that got in the way
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A utility pole that was paved around during the construction of a new roundabout in Fredericton has created an online stir.
After months of construction and detours Fredericton’s newest roundabout is slated to open sometime on Friday—at least mostly.
A stray utility pole was blocking part of the new roundabout at Lincoln and Wilsey roads, having been paved around during construction. The pole has caused a stir in Fredericton drawing laughter online and exasperation from those who live in the area.
Ray Harris would take that intersection multiple times a day when it’s open and says the pole just adds to frustration he’s felt over this year’s construction season.
“It’s been a bad summer and it’s been a really bad start to the school year. It’s been miserable dealing with 8 a.m. traffic, everyone is doing the same detours,” he said.
“I was really looking forward to that not being the case anymore.”
On Friday morning utility trucks were moving wires and the offending pole had its top cut off. Concrete blocks have also been laid to keep traffic away once the roundabout opens.
The City of Fredericton did not make anyone available for an interview but said in a statement that the roundabout will be partially open to traffic sometime Friday afternoon.
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