Medicine Hat installs traffic lights at South Boundary and Southlands
The signals will replace rapid-flashing pedestrian beacons at a busy intersection tied to growth in the Southlands neighbourhood.
Why it matters
Drivers in the growing Southlands area should expect construction delays and a new traffic pattern this fall.
The City of Medicine Hat is installing traffic signals at the intersection of South Boundary Road SE and Southlands Drive SE, citing growth in the area and the intersection's size and complexity. The intersection currently relies on rapid-flashing beacons to assist pedestrians crossing South Boundary Road.
Construction is underway now, with periodic lane closures expected. The city is asking drivers to slow down, follow temporary speed limits and obey construction signage while the work continues.
Installation is expected to wrap up before the lights are switched on. The signals are expected to be commissioned by mid-to-late October, weather permitting, and will initially be covered or run in flashing mode to give motorists time to adjust before full activation. The city says it will announce the exact activation date once confirmed.
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