Four months later, Throup Rd pedestrian improvements still incomplete
–SPN News
The “pedestrian improvements” at the corner of Church and Throup Rd—a major school-child pedestrian route—initiated in September 26, 2016, remains incomplete.
The temporary road markings separating the roadway from the expanded shoulder, aka “the sidewalk,” have become covered with road dirt and are essentially invisible. The move-able pylons that sometimes mark the divide are more often in the ditch than along the roadway (see the image below).
SPN has an inquiry with the District, and when we hear from them, we will share that information. Alternatively, the District staff and/or Councillors are always welcome to leave update information in the comments below.
On September 26, 2016, the District released a notice there there were upcoming pedestrian improvements at Church and Throup. Improvements included a widening the road shoulder and installing asphalt sidewalk on Church Road connecting to Throup Road.
Fast forward four months: this is what the intersection looks like. On a good day, the cautionary pylons have been lifted out of the ditch and placed back on the road.
Maybe it’s weather dependent… It has been unseasonably cold the last few months.
The weather is the reason our roads are falling apart, it happens this time of the year and if they did the work now, they would have to re do it all in the spring lol. I agree with the weather factor
It’s too bad the town doesn’t respect the value Jasmine’s Excavating brings to our community. She always underbids and goes over the top for her community! Just look at the horseshoe pit and trail by Milnes Landing. Just give her the parks and city planning contracts.
And the pothole in the road there….
been trying to get Sooke Rd fixed for 15 years
Same goes for the end of Grant road, not painted and looks like crap.
There were orange temporary barriers put up however, they usually end up in the creek. Witnessed a young person kick them over while riding his bike on several occasions.
I tried retrieving and pitting them back up, however they usually ended up in the drink by day’s end. Now they are gone.
This isnt that bad conpaired to most areas! People seriously need to look around. The guys cant be every where at once! This is alot better then it was before! If they start fixing this again your all gonna complain about something else! We cant pave with temperatures like this. Blows me away everyone always has something to complain about
I walk there twice daily every weekday and am always nervous at that part. In a way it was safer before because it was obvious where the separation between the road and the walkway was because the walkway was gravel. Now it’s not as obvious. In my opinion it needs more than a line painted. Not sure why they didn’t put a culvert in the ditch, cover it, and build the sidewalk there. I am guessing cost. I understand saving money but there is a fine line between being thrifty and just cheap. I have seen that line crossed a lot lately.