A Google Street View image of Kelsey Drive, which will see work completed to make it safer for pedestrians.Article contentOne of St. John’s busiest commercial centres is getting a bit of a facelift.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentEarlier this month, the city announced the start of a project to improve traffic on Kelsey Drive and at the Thorburn Road-Goldstone Street intersection.Article contentArticle contentSt. John’s council says the projects will help improve traffic flow in both areas while also enhancing safety for pedestrians and vehicles in the area.Article contentArticle contentIf you’ve ever tried to turn your vehicle to go left or cross the street while walking, you know first-hand that the work being done is a necessary safety step.Article contentThe work is a part of the St. John’s City That Moves strategy, which they hope will help residents by building a “balanced transportation network to get people and goods where they want to go safely.”Article content“The Kelsey Drive and Goldstone Street Improvement Project plays a key role in advancing this direction,” said a prepared release.Article content Intersections on and near Kelsey Drive in St. John’s are getting some much needed safety upgrades for vehicles and pedestrians alike. Photo by Google MapsArticle contentWhere is the work being done?Article contentThe scope of the project includes four intersections.Article contentOn top of the Thorburn Road and Goldstone Street intersection, they’ll also address the intersections of Kelsey Drive and Walmart-Home Depot, Canadian Tire-Swiss Chalet and Boston Pizza-TD Bank.Article contentArticle contentWork started on the Thorburn Road and Goldstone Street Aug. 5, with the Kelsey Drive portion of the project expected to start at a later date.Article contentArticle contentThe details of that work, as well as the impacts on traffic, are still being finalized.Article content Part of the work being done is at the Thorburn Road and Goldstone Street intersection. Photo by Google MapsArticle contentWhat work is being done?Article contentThe work is mostly aimed at making it easier for pedestrians and vehicles alike to cross the busy two-lane road.Article contentAt Thorburn and Goldstone, along with Seaborn Street, there will be work done to improve the existing traffic signals and the configuration of the intersection.Article contentMeanwhile, there will be new traffic and pedestrian crossing signals installed in both the areas of Walmart-Home Depot and Canadian Tire-Swiss Chalet.Article contentA new median is scheduled to be added to the Boston Pizza-TD Bank area to create a right-turn-only area.Article contentAll of the work being done comes from recommendations of a pair of recent St. John’s traffic studies.Article contentThe work is expected to be completed by December 2026, although the city said any projected timelines for completion could change with weather or other operational requirements.
What you need to know about the Kelsey Drive safety project in St. John’s
