An intersection in Trois-Rivières deemed dangerous by citizens

It is dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists to cross various intersections in Trois-Rivières. Some of them, even if they are very busy, are not equipped with a call button to give priority to pedestrians.

This is the case of an intersection on rue des Prairies in the Cap-de-la-Madeleine sector. Many residents have been waiting a long time for a safe crossing to be installed, but their patience is wearing thin.

When you arrive at rush hour, it’s hellsays Denis Brousseau, who has lived in the area for several decades.

There will be accidentswarns Claude Gauvin.

Those who regularly cross these four paths begin to change their habits.

Now I take the car to be more careful because we don’t have pedestrian lights. It is extremely dangerous, there are often clashesdeplores resident Anabelle Gingras.

You should know that the traffic light belongs to the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobilityunderlines the senior communications coordinator for the City of Trois-Rivières, Simon Vadnais.

The latter affirms that discussions are taking place with the City to improve safety at this intersection. We are talking about improving the lights within a year or two yearshe says.

A delay to catch up

Of the 132 traffic lights belonging to the city of Trois-Rivières, 51 are still not equipped with a call button to request priority. Simon Vadnais admits that the City has a delay to catch up.

He indicates that the costs for this type of work are around $100,000, due in particular to the installation of underground wiring.

When there are also projects like the repair of a boulevard, if we can redo traffic lights at the same time, we benefit from ithe explains.

Another problematic intersection is at the intersection of Bellefeuille and Bonaventure. The city of Trois-Rivières recognizes the need to improve security.

Without giving a timetable, it confirms that a location has been identified for a future intervention.

With information from Jonathan Roberge