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Temporary traffic redirection on Lester and Spruce streets

Category: Media Release Date Posted: August 23, 2010 Number of Views: 76

(Waterloo, ON – Aug. 23, 2010) The City of Waterloo will be redirecting traffic temporarily on Lester and Spruce streets, and the surrounding areas, during the busy move-in period for students. This initiative is a pilot program aimed at easing congestion, keeping traffic flowing and providing a safe atmosphere. “The streets around Wilfrid Laurier University are very busy with students – and their families – moving into apartments and residences in early September. This year, we’ve decided to redirect traffic in an attempt to keep it moving smoothly in that area,” said Jim Barry, the city’s director of bylaw enforcement. Traffic will be redirected from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 5, Monday, Sept. 6, Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12. Additional police and bylaw officers will patrol this area on these dates to help keep the traffic moving. As well, signs will be posted along the roads to let people know where to go. Here is a list of the temporary changes: • No left turns onto Lester Street from University Avenue West • No left turns onto Lester Street from Columbia Street West • No left turns onto University Avenue West from Lester Street, and no through traffic • Lester Street will be one way from Seagram Drive to Columbia Street West • No left turns onto Spruce Street from Columbia Street West • Spruce Street will be one way from Hickory Street West to Columbia Street West “I’d like to thank everyone in advance for their patience and co-operation. Let’s all work together to keep traffic moving and people safe during the September move-in time,” Barry added. For more information about the temporary traffic redirections, please call 519-747-8785 or email bylaw@waterloo.ca. – 30 –