St. Thomas intersection closes for construction [Video]

Two new interchanges have opened in St. Thomas, Ont. but one main artery is set to close Monday for construction.

Highbury Avenue at Ron McNeil Line is set to close effective Oct. 28 for an undetermined amount of time.

“During this partial closure, southbound Highbury traffic will be detoured using Ron McNeil Line, Burwell Road, and Talbot Street,” the City of St. Thomas wrote in an online notice. “East/westbound traffic on Ron McNeil Line will be detoured using Highbury Avenue, Ferguson Line, and Belmont Road (74). All other movements will be closed to allow roundabout construction.”

The city says the end date is forthcoming, and added, “Thank you for your patience, St. Thomas!”

Meanwhile, this weekend saw the opening of two highly anticipated roundabouts.

The double-lane interchange at Highway 3 and Centennial Avenue, as well as the roundabout where South Edgeware Road meets Highbury Avenue are now open for through …