Ring Road to get lights from Albert Street to Assiniboine Avenue in Regina

Commuters on Ring Road may soon be illuminated by new lights.

The City of Regina has began installing lights on the portion of Ring Road between Assiniboine Avenue and Albert Street.The section previously had no overhead lighting.

In a statement, the City of Regina saidthe lights will improve visibility and increase safety for drivers.

The City says Phase I of the project is already completed, with lights being installed between Wascana Parkway and Assiniboine Avenue in early 2020.

Phase IIwill include installing lights from Wascana Parkway to Albert Street.

The city believeswork will begin in the Spring and will be done this year.