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Numerous accidents and repeated safety complaints from area residents and the Town convinced the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to proceed with traffic safety upgrades east of Acton on Highway 7 at Coles Court and Safety upgrades for Highway 7 the Fourth Line this summer. At Highway 7 and Fourth Line, intersection improvements will include construction of left turn lanes for traffic turning off of Highway 7. That will require roadway widening and the replacement of four culverts. As well, the existing lighting ­ two lights on wooden poles ­ will be upgraded to MTO standards with four new poles and lights. At Coles Court, the MTO will construct a right-turn taper for westbound traffic ­ not quite a turning lane, but an expanded highway width that will allow motorists to move out of the westbound lane on Highway 7 to make the turn at Coles Court which will "increase the level of safety" according to Chris Mills, the Town's Manager of Engineering Design and Development who added, "this is good news." Along with the turning lanes, the posted speed limit in the area will be reduced to 60-km/h from the current 80km/h. Construction is slated to begin in August and be complete by October. The cost, paid by the MTO is $788,000. During construction, traffic will not be detoured, but controlled by flagmen. The NEW Volume 15 No. 24 News stand Price 40¢ + GST Your Hometown Newspaper Thursday, June 14, 2012 WHAT'S INSIDE Acton 197 Typhoon Air Cadets stage annual inspection See page 3 Rockwood Pioneer Day fun See page 12 MSB athletes dominate two track and field meets See page 15 NATURE'S BOUNTY: Fresh locally-grown vegetables and fruits were in abundance at the first Acton Farmers' Market of the season last Thursday afternoon on Willow Street. Bert Nowak of Theresa's Garden Centre in Milton offered a cornucopia of healthy food. ­ Traci Gardner photo Vinyl Screen Door Scotts Deluxe Edgeguard Spreader Save $10!! $189.99 $49.99 Great for Pressure Treated Wood Sico Protector Stain Natural Buy One Get One Free SAVE $29.99 264 MAIN ST. N. ACTON FREE LOCAL DELIVERY 519-853-1970 We have ompetitive riCes for all your renovation projects Hours: Mon - Fri. 7am to 6pm · Sat. 8am to 4pm C p