HRM release:

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of changes to signal operations at the intersection of Dunbrack Street and Main Avenue.

Location: Intersection of Dunbrack Street and Main Avenue

Date: Saturday, Feb. 28

Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Work details: This is to facilitate traffic signal operation changes.

Traffic impact: There will be stop-and-go traffic in this area while these traffic signal changes are being made. During this time, drivers should expect delays and are asked to use alternative routes where possible.

Changes to traffic signal operations: The intersection will be modified to operate with fully protected left turns from the Dunbrack Street approaches, meaning drivers can no longer turn left without the flashing green left arrow. On the green arrow, drivers are given the right-of-way to complete left turns free of any other traffic or pedestrian conflicts. The amber arrow warns drivers that the left-turn phase is ending. Once the red ball is displayed on the left turn signal heads, drivers waiting to execute the left-turn movement must wait for the green arrow display during the next cycle.

This change resulted from in-service safety assessments of the intersection which recommended fully protected left turn phasing as an option to address potential left turn conflict with pedestrians and with other vehicles. This change supports the municipality’s Road Safety Strategy, which aims to reduce fatal and injury collisions on municipal roadways. For more information about the Road Safety Strategy and other road safety countermeasures, visit our website.