Flashing crosswalks to be installed at Rawlins Cross after pedestrian concerns

Pedestrians venturing across the streets withinRawlins Cross in downtown St. John'swill soon be able tosignal their presence with new flashing beacons.

The beacons will help get theattention of drivers and improve safety in thetraffic circle, says the City of St. John's in a media release.

City council had voted in favour of the crosswalk beacons in October,but they just arrived this week.

The City of St. John's is installing two signs withflashing lights at the intersections of Monkstown Road and King's Road.

Thosetwo locations arethe areas thatpeople had the highest concerns about, according to the Rawlins Cross traffic pilot project feedback.

The new beacons are expected to be in place by next week, weather depending.

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