Work has begun on upgrading a crosswalk in the Heritage neighbourhood that was the scene of a horrific accident this summer.
In June, a teenager was sent flying when he was hit by a car as he stepped onto Ospika Boulevard at First Avenue. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
On Wednesday morning, City workers started the job of installing a set of flashing lights at the corner that pedestrians can activate to alert drivers before crossing the road.
The project is scheduled to be completed by early next month and are part of a larger campaign to upgrade crossings around the city.
Earlier this month, a similar system was installed at the crosswalk on Ospika Boulevard at Davis Road. As well, an all-new crosswalk across Massey Drive near Coyle Street and Foot Street by Ginter's Meadow was installed earlier this year.
The projects were among those recommended in the City's pedestrian crossing strategy.
Out of the 202 crosswalks evaluated by the City, 43 local crossings were recommended for upgrade or installation - 26 upgrades to existing crosswalks and 17 new crosswalks.
