Hamilton Set to Open its First Multi-lane Roundabout

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Hamilton Set to Open its First Multi-lane Roundabout

HAMILTON, ON - October 31, 2008 - The City of Hamilton’s Planning and Economic Development and Public Works Departments are proud to announce the official opening of the City’s first multi-lane roundabout.

WHAT: Official grand opening of the multi-lane roundabout on Wilson Street West and Shaver Road in Ancaster
WHEN: Monday, November 3, 2008 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Wilson Street West and Shaver Road, Ancaster
WHO: Councillor Lloyd Ferguson; Tony Sergi, Director, Development Engineering, Planning and Economic Development Department; Hart Solomon, Manager, Traffic Engineering & Operations, Public Works Department

WHY: Roundabouts are a more modern and effective means of safely controlling traffic at intersections. The new multi-lane roundabout at Wilson Street West and Shaver Road will result in a number of positive impacts for the City Of Hamilton, including:

• Increased safety
• An enhanced community gateway
• Improved transportation that connects major streets and Highway 403
• Environmental advantages such as lower fuel consumption, less greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions, compared to other types of traffic control