The MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor says it’s “only a matter of time” before another fatality hits a section of the Trans-Canada Highway in the area.

A concrete barrier divides the highway through the town, but there are businesses on either side of the highway, potentially confusing drivers who may pull out, only to end up going down the wrong side of the highway.

Chris Tibbs asked the minister to do a study on that section of road after another close call last weekend.

He says reduced speed and lights would improve safety.

“Until they can get this fixed, I’ve offered the minister a suggestion of lowering the speed limit to 50 or 60 for that two-minute drive. It’ll give somebody a chance coming around the hairpin turn by the hospital in Grand Falls-Windsor.”

Transportation Minister Fred Hutton says they have no such plans beyond new signage.

“We are well within the regulations of the Transportation Association of Canada. They put strict guidelines in place in terms of what you are permitted to do and not do on highways. We’re within those guidelines and what we plan to do is make signs that are even larger than are required” says Hutton.