ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Changes are in store for the Veteran’s Square area in downtown St. John’s.
During Wednesday’s Committee of the Whole Meeting, city council voted to approve a series of changes aimed at reducing hazards and safety concerns for pedestrians and motorists.
The changes were piloted between Aug. 14 and Nov. 16, 2017. Permanent features expected to be installed during this summer’s require street rehabilitation work include:
- Reducing the distance that people walk across Queen’s Road
- Creating a more traditional ‘T’ intersection
- Reducing traffic on Bond Street by eliminating the direct route through Veteran’s Square
- Improving parking by increasing formal parking stalls and eliminating areas where informal parking occurs on the street.
