A Bradford West Gwillimbury intersection that has seen numerous crashes in recent years will soon become an all-way stop. Simcoe County council has approved the installation at County Road 54 (10th Sideroad) and Line 9 after multiple safety concerns. According to a staff report, seven crashes were recorded at the intersection last year, with another three reported in the first eight months of this year. “The speed limit south of the intersection was recently reduced to 60 kilometres per hour,” the report stated. “Oversized stop and stop-ahead signs have been installed and new stop bars have been painted to show approaching drivers where to stop.” Despite those measures, accidents have continued to take place. Currently, drivers heading down Line 9 are required to stop at the intersection, while traffic on County Road 54 has the right of way. The new all-way stop will require drivers approaching from all four directions to come to a complete stop before going through the intersection. Earlier this year, county staff recommended keeping the existing traffic controls, saying traffic volumes “did not warrant an all-way stop.” However, a more recent review found the area met the collision-related criteria, even though traffic volumes remained below the threshold. The costs associated with the new signage will be covered through the existing Transportation Maintenance Budget, stated the report.
