Sherk-Ellison construction begins

The installation of a new traffic light at the corner of Sherk and Ellison Streets in Leamington is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 4.

The project, approved in March of this year by council, will include a new traffic signal, updated street lighting along Ellison, a three-metre wide sidewalk, a pedestrian crossing at the trail on Ellison, a dedicated left-turn lane on Sherk northbound and a new curb and sidewalk ramps to accommodate the new signal and sidewalk.

Construction is slated to begin Monday, July 4 and wrap up — weather permitting — by mid-September.

Temporary lane closures may slow traffic on both streets during construction.