S Curve Reviewed, Changes Coming

Monday, May 28, 2007 04:00 AM

It may not be a big change, but neighbours say it is a start.

The B.C. Ministry of Transportation has taken another look at the “S” curve about one kilometre south of Willow River on the Upper Fraser Road. (See previous stories 58 Year old Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash and Curve Will Be Reviewed)

This spring, the curve was the scene of two motorcycle accidents, one of which was fatal. Neighbours say the curve is banked the wrong way, and it is not uncommon to see vehicles of all types going off the road at the north end of the curve.

Ministry spokesperson, Jeff Knight says there is a change on the way. “Our engineers reviewed the road and believe the existing reduced speed limit of 60 km per hour is adequate, however, there will be changes to the signage.”

Knight says the signs advising the reduced speed and warning of a winding road will be replaced with larger versions of the same messages. It is hoped the larger versions will attract more attention and drivers will exercise more caution.

The Ministry has not yet received the police report on the accidents so it is not known if excessive speed was a factor in the latest crashes. Nevertheless, the Ministry says the signage will be changed.

Knight says the order for the larger signs has been placed, and the signs are expected to be changed this summer.

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Posted by: YamaDooPolCat on May 28 2007 7:11 AM

A big sign aught to fix that curve.

While they are at it they might as well put up a big sign at the Bailey bridge that says "Temporarly in service until Willow River blows away"..

Posted by: Andyfreeze on May 28 2007 8:55 AM

Bandaid fix.

Posted by: metalman on May 28 2007 2:43 PM

C'mon guys, just go a little slower, and live! We can't be straightening all the curves on every road, if we did, driving would be no fun. Plus, they won't be able to fix potholes if they spend it making all the roads idiot proof. DRIVE ACCORDING TO THE CONDITIONS, BE RESPONSIBLE.
metalman.

Posted by: seamutt on May 28 2007 6:16 PM

Isn't this wonderful, cheap fix. The B.C. Ministry of Transportation has no value on life. Are these the same engineers that designed the intersection of hwy 16 and Domano. Speaking of signage are these the same engineers that located the dangerous intersection sign at hwy 16 and Domano well into the intersection. I hope they sleep well at night thinkings of the bonus they will collect for being deadly cheap.

Posted by: heidi1555 on May 29 2007 9:51 PM

What would attract more attention yet is a big white cross in the ditch with flowers on it. This road deserves a makeover. Are there any school buses that use this road?