Permanent traffic changes are coming to downtown Cranbrook to help vehicles, pedestrians, and local businesses move safely and efficiently.
These changes come into effect on August 18.
The intersections of Baker Street and 12th Avenue, along with Baker Lane at 13th Avenue South will become four-way stops.
These permanent changes stem from recommendations of the City’s Traffic Safety Committee made up of members of the Cranbrook RCMP, Bylaw Services, Engineering and Public Works.
Baker Street and 12th Avenue
Public Works will be installing a new stop sign on Baker Street, in front of Talaria Footwear, making this intersection a full four-way stop.
Stop signs remain in place on the other three corners on 12th Avenue and coming out of the Safeway parking lot onto Baker Street.
Baker Street and 12th Ave four-way stops project map.
(Image Credit: The City of Cranbrook)
Baker Lane and 13th Avenue South
Public Works will also be installing two new stop signs on Baker Lane – one in front of Mad Lillies and on the opposite side of Baker Lane at the turn into the Safeway parking lot.
Drivers are asked to please use caution and care when approaching or using these intersections for the next several months.
Baker Lane and 13th Ave South four-way stops project map.
(Image Credit: The City of Cranbrook)
Remember that at a four-way stop, the first vehicle to come to a complete stop is the first to go. If two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the right goes first.
If two vehicles are facing each other and arrive at about the same time, the driver turning left should yield to the vehicle going straight through.
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