The intersection of Queen's Line and Merlin Road (Photo courtesy Google Maps) The intersection of Queen's Line and Merlin Road (Photo courtesy Google Maps)
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Public input wanted on how to improve busy Tilbury intersection

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is moving forward with plans to make a busy Tilbury intersection safer and it wants to hear from residents about how to go about that.

The municipality has launched a virtual public information centre for the Queen’s Line and Merlin Road intersection with two options and it's inviting the public to review the information before providing feedback.

According to the municipality, an engineering consultant was brought on to examine the intersection and evaluate alternative ways to construct the roadway.

The recommended options include a) reconstructing the intersection with a roundabout or reconstructing it with eastbound and westbound left-turn lanes on Queen’s Line and b) a traffic light to control the intersection.

The aftermath of a two-car collision at the intersection of Queens Line and Merlin Road (Photo by Michael Hugall) The aftermath of a two-car collision at the intersection of Queens Line and Merlin Road (Photo by Michael Hugall)

The intersection has long been a subject of concern for residents in the area and improving it has been on the municipality's radar for several years now. 

The public information centre will be available on the Let’s Talk CK webpage at www.letstalkchatham-kent.ca from December 2 to December 23, 2021. Residents will be able to submit questions or comments there. All public comments received will help the project team and Chatham-Kent council in the decision-making process.

Anyone unable to visit the website can get more information about the project by calling 519-360-1998.

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