Several southwest communities approved for traffic safety project funding

Five communities in southwestern Saskatchewan have been approved for funding to use towards traffic safety projects.

Swift Current, Cabri, Hodgeville, Hazenmore, and Assiniboia will combine to receive nearly $180,000 for the improvements through the Crown corporation's Provincial Traffic Safety Fund.

Swift Current will obtain the maximum allowance of $100,000 for traffic lights at the intersection of 2nd Avenue Southeast and Gladstone Street. 

A crosswalk system project in Assiniboia on Centre Street has been given the green light for $44,863.

"This is a push-button rectangular rapid flashing beacon crosswalk system with flashing stop signs to improve pedestrian safety," SGI Spokesperson Tyler McMurchy said. "These are flashing crosswalks in combination with a pedestrian warning signage are intended to increase driver awareness that people are crossing."

Hodgeville will collect $19,322 for a digit sign they'll install for motorists entering the town.

A speed awareness project in Hazenmore has been given $8,353. The funding will be used to install speed signs that could be in place by April.

And another speed awareness project, this one in Cabri will obtain $6,700.

"It will purchase and install a solar power speed display sign for a speed reduction at the multisport court and school playground," he said.

The Provincial Traffic Safety Fund began in 2019 and has handed out over $10 million to over 730 traffic safety projects since its inception.