Kimberley RCMP and the City of Kimberley are reminding residents to exercise patience and obey traffic control devices during the upgrades to 4^th Avenue.

There have been reports of drivers jumping the light, proceeding when they shouldn’t and driving too fast.

The 30-km/h zone and the single alternating lane is to ensure vehicles can travel through the area in a safe manner. A safe work zone allows equipment and operators to work on the upgrades in an efficient manner without concerns with traffic flow.

City operations advises the traffic control light is on a four-minute cycle. This allows vehicles to safely travel from one end to the other at the posted speed limit with a time allotted to ensure all vehicles have gotten through prior to the opposite light changing. It also allows time for crews to move equipment in a safe manner without interrupting traffic flow.

The traffic controls are in place to ensure the project can proceed on time and safely with minimal risk to the workers.

Lead image: RCMP will be conducting enforcement during construction, which is expected to take several months, said Sgt. Chris Newel, Kimberley RCMP Detachment commander. Photos courtesy Sgt. Chris Newel/Kimberley RCMP

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