A Stop Sign

Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31085, 14 June 1966, Page 16

A Stop Sign

Sir, —May I ask the traffic department why the stop signs on Avonside drive at the Stanmore bridge were erected on Avonside drive rather than on Stanmore road? For cars travelling in Avonside drive towards the city this sign is most awkward. Not only does the motorist travelling to the city have to contend with stopping on a rise but also the stone columns of the bridge obstruct his view. This, we know, has always been a hazardous corner, but to my mind it is more hazardous than ever. As a suggestion, if the stop sign has, for conformity, to be left in its present position, could the white line on the east side be moved further east, so giving a clearer view to the right along Stanmore road?—-Yours, etc., E.N.F. June 8, 1966. [The traffic superintendent of the Christchurch City Council (Mr J. F. Thomas) replies: “As directional flows are substantially the same at this intersection, the signs were erected on Avonside drive to retain uniformity where possible along Stanmore road. The difficulty in relation to the intersection is appreciated and the engineer’s department is investigating the associated problems. The suggestion of moving the stop line on the eastern side nearer the intersection would no doubt improve visibility, and steps will be taken to see if the lines can be brought forward without creating further problems.”]