New all-way stop coming to downtown Cannington in the Township of Brock

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, The Regional Municipality of Durham will be implementing a new all-way stop at Cameron Street (Regional Road 12) and Laidlaw Street in downtown Cannington.

When: June 29. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Cameron Street and Laidlaw Street in Cannington (Township of Brock).

Why: This enhancement will improve pedestrian safety by providing a controlled crossing and improve safety for drivers exiting from Laidlaw Street.

Note: The new all-way stop will require all drivers in each direction to stop their vehicle and yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and any traffic in or approaching the intersection before entering the intersection.

The intersection will also be improved with ladder markings—striped pavement markings painted within pedestrian crosswalks—to increase driver awareness and visibility of pedestrians crossing. Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians are reminded to exercise additional caution for everyone’s safety.

This initiative is in support of Durham Vision Zero, a long-term, multi-agency strategy to create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Learn more at durham.ca/VisionZero.

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.