BEAVER BANK: The local municipal councillor has provided an update regarding work that CN recently did at an intersection many say needs changes to make the movement of traffic better.
HRM District 14 (Upper/Middle Sackville-Lucasville-Beaver Bank) Councillor Lisa Blackburn posted a note on her Facebook page of the work done at Beaver Bank Road/Windgate rail tracks.
“CN was on site recently, removed several sections of rail and paved it over,” said Blackburn in the post. “Crews were sent out to do repairs and when they saw the state of the rails, the decision was made to rip them up due to safety concerns.”
She said CN plans to return in the spring (when the asphalt plants are open) to reassess and see what next steps need to be taken.
“The lights and gates have to remain on site for the time being because of Transport Canada rules,” she said. “On the books, this is still an active crossing, so as much of a pain in the rear end it is, buses will still have to stop until this is addressed.”
Blackburn said she met with both CN and Liberal MP Darrell Samson in the past week to discuss the situation. She said both are committed to finding a permanent solution.
“Traffic lights cannot be installed until this is addressed,” said Blackburn. “Both CN and the MP are aware of the ongoing safety concerns at this intersection.”
