Community Partners Acknowledge Safety Improvements at Highway 110 and Richmond Avenue East

Significant temporary safety enhancements have now been implemented at the intersection of Highway 110 and Richmond Avenue East in our city of Brandon.

The Brandon Police Service, in partnership with the City of Brandon, Canada Packers, and the Province of Manitoba, would first like to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends, coworkers, and loved ones of the 49-year-old Brandon woman who lost her life in a collision at the intersection on May 27, 2026, when a semi driver failed to stop. Our thoughts also remain with the first responders, witnesses, and all community members affected by this tragic event. The loss of a member of our community is felt deeply, and we recognize the lasting impact this incident has had on many people.

The safety of all road users remains a shared priority among our organizations. Building on ongoing traffic safety planning and assessment efforts, Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure has worked with community partners to expedite and implement a series of enhanced safety measures at the Highway 110 and Richmond Avenue East intersection this past weekend.

These improvements are intended to increase driver awareness, improve traffic control, and enhance safety for all who travel through the area. We would like to acknowledge and thank the Province of Manitoba for its leadership and swift action in advancing these improvements, that were already underway.

The intersection, which was previously configured as a two-way stop, has now been converted to a four-way stop, requiring traffic in all directions to stop before proceeding. Safety enhancements now in place include:

• New large four-way stop signage.
• Traffic control lights flashing red in all directions.
• Additional and enhanced-depth rumble strips to increase driver awareness.
• Overhead "Prepare to Stop" flashing lights and warning signage.
• New "Slow to 70 km/h" and "Prepare to Slow to 70 km/h" warning signs.
• Additional delineator posts to define traffic lanes and draw driver attention to the intersection.
• The 4-way stop is temporary and full operation of the traffic signals is expected in the summer once CPKC is able to interconnect the rail crossing signals with MTI's traffic signals.

To support the transition to the new traffic control measures, a Brandon Police Service Traffic Officer is assisting during peak traffic periods to increase awareness, encourage compliance, and promote safe travel through the intersection.

These measures reflect a collaborative commitment by all partners to improve roadway safety, increase driver awareness, and reduce the risk of future collisions. Motorists are reminded to remain alert, obey all traffic control devices, and approach the intersection with caution.

The Brandon Police Service, City of Brandon, Canada Packers, and the Province of Manitoba remain committed to working together to enhance public safety and support initiatives that help prevent future tragedies on Manitoba roadways.