WHEREAS the intersection at the corner of Highway #1 and 9th Ave NW in the City of Moose Jaw, is considered a high-risk intersection by the Ministry of Highways yet no additional preventative measures have been introduced, such as traffic lights, due to the intersection being located on a major highway.

WHEREAS there is and has been several accidents and close calls at this intersection, due to the confusion caused at this intersection with the north service road and impatient drivers getting caught up in long lines either attempting to cross 4 lanes or turning onto oncoming traffic.

WHEREAS while there are long term goals for this intersection by the Ministry possibly within 10-15 years, there is no short-term solution to address the traffic safety concerns.

BE IT RESOLVED that SARM lobby the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure to set aside funding for the immediate plans to install traffic lights at the intersection of Highway #1 and 9th Ave NW within the City of Moose Jaw within a 2-year time frame until a more permanent and viable solution can be implemented.