2026 Road Safety Report: Safety Modifications

Intersections:

County Road 18 at County Road 31

This two-way stop-controlled intersection is currently controlled on the east and west approaches of County Road 18, with flashing beacons installed on the stop signs.

Recommendation: Convert the intersection to all-way stop control, add flashing beacons and reduce approach speeds.

• Install stop signs and stop bars on the north and south approaches of County Road 31
• Install flashing beacons on the new stop signs.
• Install stop-ahead signs on both approaches of County Road 31.
• Reduce the posted speed on County Road 31 from 80 km/h to 60 km/h between Highway 3 and 500 metres north of County Road 18.
• Reduce the posted speed on the west approach of County Road 18 from County Road 31 to 500 metres west of the intersection.

County Road 18 at County Road 34

This two-way stop-controlled intersection is currently controlled on the east and west approaches of County Road 18.

Recommendation: Convert the intersection to all-way stop control, add flashing beacons and reduce approach speeds.

• Install stop signs on the North and South legs of CR 34 along with stop bar.
• Install flashing beacons on all stop signs.
• Install stop-ahead signs on both approaches of County Road 34 in accordance with Ontario Traffic Manual Book 6.
• Extend the 60 km/h zone on County Road 34 from approximately 380 metres south of County Road 18 to 1411 County Road 34.
• Reduce the posted speed on County Road 18 from 80 km/h to 60 km/h for 500 metres east and west of the intersection.

County Road 19 at Baseline Road

This is a three-leg intersection with stop control on Baseline Road.

• Install northbound intersection-control signage with a custom “Turning Vehicles Ahead” tab and flashing beacon.
• Increase the size of the northbound intersection-control sign and relocate it farther upstream.

County Road 19 at County Road 22

This is a major signal-controlled intersection.

• As a pilot measure, install grey backing boards on the traffic signal heads.
• The long-term plan is to provide a grade-separated intersection.

County Road 42 at County Road 22/Myers Road

This two-way stop-controlled intersection is currently controlled on the north and south approaches of County Road 22.

Recommendation: Enhance signage and install flashing beacons.

• Increase the size of the intersection-ahead signs on County Road 42 and install warning beacons on the signs.
• Install flashing beacons on the existing stop signs.

County Road 22 at Lesperance Road

This is a major signal-controlled intersection.

• Install a “Stop Here on Red Signal” sign at the westbound right-turn stop bar.
• Consider extending the eastbound left-turn storage lane in 2027.
• The long-term plan is to provide a grade-separated intersection.

County Road 27 at County Road 46

This two-way stop-controlled intersection is currently controlled on the north and south approaches of County Road 27.

• Install speed-feedback signs on County Road 46 east and west of County Road 27.
• Trim vegetation southwest of the intersection.
• Trim low tree branches east of the intersection.
• Introduce a 60 km/h transition zone extending one kilometre east and west of the existing 50 km/h area, transitioning from the existing 80 km/h zone.

County Road 34 at County Road 37/Mersea Road 19

This two-way stop-controlled intersection is currently controlled on the north and south approaches of County Road 37.

• Trim vegetation northeast of the intersection.
• Install flashing beacons on the existing stop signs.

County Road 43 at Baseline Road

This two-way stop-controlled intersection is currently controlled on the east and west approaches of Baseline Road.

Recommendation: Modify the warning signs and install flashing beacons.

• Increase the size of the intersection-ahead signs and install yellow flashing beacons on the signs.
• Continue monitoring the intersection as traffic patterns stabilize following construction in the surrounding area.

County Road 34 at Mersea Road 12

This two-way stop-controlled intersection is currently controlled on the north and south approaches of Mersea Road 12.

• Flashing beacons were installed in 2023, and no collisions have been reported since installation.
• No additional changes are recommended at this time.
• Administration will continue to monitor the intersection.

ROAD SEGMENTS

County Road 19 between Baseline Road and Walls Road

This segment is a two-lane rural road with paved shoulders.

Recommendation: Consider edge-treatment options as part of future improvements.

County Road 19 between County Road 42 and Little Baseline Road

This segment is a two-lane rural road with paved shoulders. Recommendation: Modify existing signage.

• Relocate the “Truck Entrance” sign.
• Install “Bump Ahead” signs in advance of the railway crossing.

County Road 20 between Fraser Road and Pinecrest Drive

This segment is a two-lane rural road with separated bicycle lanes.

Recommendation: Administration will continue to monitor the segment. No feasible short-term measures have been identified.

County Road 29 between Road 2 and Road 3

This segment is a two-lane rural road with gravel shoulders.

Recommendation: Install deer warning signs.