Councillor calls for speed reduction near N.B. tourist spot [Video]

With the Summer heat on full blast this week, people are flocking to the beach in whatever way they can and for those lucky enough to live close to Parlee Beach in Shediac, that means by bike or foot.

Both Gould Beach Road and Belliveau Beach Road saw a steady steam of foot traffic on Wednesday as neighboring cottages, houses and campgrounds made their way to the popular tourist attraction, but the route has some safety concerns.

“50 is too fast,” said Ward 2 Pointe-du-Chene Councillor, Harry McInroy.

“30 is much more reasonable for the conditions, but also there are people who will speed regardless of what the posted speed limit is.”

McInroy has put a call out to the Province’s Department of Transportation asking for both Gould Beach Road and Belliveau Beach Road be reduced from 50 km/h to 30, similar to the main entrance on Parlee Beach Road.

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