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Originally Posted by Reignman
This. Couldn't agree more Cory. I understand everybody wants direct, easy access from residential areas to these "expressways". However if streets like Lag, Bishop are to ever truly function as intended it will take compromise by residents and the political will to see these infrastructure improvements through. The latter seems to be the toughest part!
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The problem is that councillors can meddle in the process and override the decisions of planners and engineers who understand how these things are supposed to work.
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Originally Posted by Reignman
I really like Biffs idea for Lag...would be a huge improvement over the current mess. Next up would be what to do with the Grassie/Springfield/CPT nightmare. Honestly with CPT now open I can't believe Springfield @ Lag is still a signalized intersection. Is the plan to cut Springfield access eventually?
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I doubt access to Springfield will be cut... it is too important of a route to carve off. The little stub west of Lagimodiere could be relegated to using DeVries as an access route, but the the eastern portion is a moderately major route and there would be an outcry if it were blocked. I guess if an interchange were ever built at McIvor, maybe then Springfield traffic could be directed to Norris Road. I don't see that happening for decades, though... get used to the traffic light there.
Apart from the interchange issue though, I can't believe that Lag is still only 4 lanes the way it was in the 70s. How has there not been any discussion about turning it into a 6 lane road? The congestion between Marion and the north Perimeter is so bad it makes me feel sorry for anyone who has to contend with that every day.