BRATTLEBORO — On Jan. 18, 2022, Selectboard members voted to change the traffic pattern at the intersection of Canal and South Main streets to include a stop sign for northbound traffic. This new stop sign was installed by DPW staff last week, and the traffic pattern change is now in effect.
The stop sign in the northbound lane is a flashing stop sign, and there is a pedestrian crossing signal in the southbound lane that is also a flashing sign. As soon as weather permits, the stop bar will be painted.
This change in traffic pattern was recommended by staff and the Traffic Safety Committee and will make it safer for pedestrians who use the crosswalk to cross Canal Street at the intersection with South Main Street. It also will allow drivers who want to turn from Canal Street southbound onto South Main Street to have sufficient room to make that turn.
These improved conditions are intended to be permanent and will also be particularly important during the upcoming detour of all Vernon Street traffic onto South Main Street as part of the Hinsdale Bridge construction project during 2022.
The ordinance amendment can be found on the Town's website, Brattleboro.org, under Brattleboro Code of Ordinance, Appendix C, Article VI, Section 16-70, Stop Signs, 39: “Canal Street at South Main Street (northbound).”
If you have questions or concerns, contact the Department of Public Works at 802-254-4255.