New signs in Simcoe prohibiting drivers from turning right or left at a busy T-intersection have been removed.
The signs placed on Crescent Boulevard at Queensway East meant drivers had nowhere to go.
Public response was swift to a social media post by the county announcing the signs being put in place.
“Drivers, please note that signs were installed this week which restrict right and left hand turns at the intersection of Crescent Boulevard and Queensway in Simcoe,” said a social media post by Norfolk County last Thursday. “The restrictions have been put in place to address safety concerns at this intersection.”
The county’s post drew hundreds of comments with some seeing the humor in the situation, others not so much.
“So can’t turn left, can’t turn right, can’t go straight, yet there’s still a two way street with stop sign and white line showing where drivers should stop before proceeding into the roadway…..Got it!, ” said a social media post by David Piano (@ONwxchaser).
Even Norfolk County Councilor Kim Huffman weighed in. “Hmmmm, me thinks there needs some further explanation,” she posted on Twitter.
“Had to check to be sure this post wasn’t an old one from April 1st,” wrote Deborah Scheeringa (@deborthefarmer).
“Huh. So you’re at the stop sign, can’t turn left or right. Is this a joke? It’s a joke right?” posted CDavis (@CDavis2448).
The signs were removed on Friday morning. In a media release, the county said a decision was made to remove the signs until the project’s second phase is completed.
Planned for this summer, the second phase will see the Crescent roadway narrowed at the northwest corner of the intersection. The sidewalk will be extended, and it’s slope improved coming off the Cst. John Verral Bridge.
As a result, Crescent will become a southbound, one-way street.