Huntsville council has agreed to enter into a six-month agreement with a property owner along Hwy. 60 to make a town-maintained walkway for the winter.
According to Tarmo Uukkivi, Director of Operations and Protective Services, it will connect Fairyview Dr. with the pedestrian crossing ay Hwy. 60 and Szawlowski Dr. There will be temporary signage placed near the property, located at 144 Hwy. 60, and at the trailheads of the walkway to help guide pedestrians.
The new walkway will direct pedestrians away from the paved shoulder on Hwy. 60. Uukkivi explained the Ministry of Transportation will be using them to stash snow so they will be unusable.
“Thanks to the collaboration with a private property owner, we are happy to announce a town-maintained walking path to help residents cross Highway 60 safely this winter,” shared Mayor Nancy Alcock. “Huntsville is an active community and that doesn’t stop once the snow flies. We are working to build on this initiative to increase resident’s year-round connectivity in the community.”
While this short-term fix will be in place for the winter, Uukkivi said a long-term fix is being cooked up as well. He added this comes after community feedback asking for town staff to review the pedestrian safety in the area.
