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Went past the intersection of highways 1 & 16 Wednesday night, about 9:30, saw a bunch of tow trucks and emergency vehicles around a jackknifed semi in the median ditch. Heading back after midnight, tow trucks were just hauling the truck and trailer away. More details at Portage Online:  
 
https://portageonline.com/local/accident-at-hwy-1-16

After having road tripped to Florida and back, it's amazing to see so many inter connecting highways along the Trans-Canada which is basically like an interstate not having over passes or what have you. Now I realize there's a cost involved here, but surely highway #1 and #16 are "busy" enough to warrant some sort of alternate set up because the number of accidents at this junction are beyond ridiculous.  
 
Edited by Degenerate108, 2018-03-01 15:52:30

People keep blowing through the intersection going over 80, and not fully stopping when needed. This whole way from the shell on the east side of plap people are doing over 110 cause they ignore the posted 100. I travel this route often and see it every time.

Wrong with that intersection. It's the users. It's an 80km zone with a 10 second flashing warning light to tell you the light is changing to red.

Lowkey said "Wrong with that intersection. It's the users. It's an 80km zone with a 10 second flashing warning light to tell you the light is changing to red. "

I never have an issue or see a problem. Be cautious and watch around you.

This is 2018, the province should be embarrassed with its 1960's infrastructure, That intersection needs to be a overpass as well as the perimeter around Winnipeg another embarrassment.

daryll said "This is 2018, the province should be embarrassed with its 1960's infrastructure, That intersection needs to be a overpass as well as the perimeter around Winnipeg another embarrassment. "

There is no reason for this intersection to still be the way it is. And don’t forget the overpass heading in to Portage, it’s been hit for the third time in recent years and they just keep shutting a lane down. It’s been about 7 years and it’s no where on the radar to get fixed. Rampant govt spending at provincial and federal levels is costing our infrastructure.

Vegasking said "    daryll said "This is 2018, the province should be embarrassed with its 1960's infrastructure, That intersection needs to be a overpass as well as the perimeter around Winnipeg another embarrassment. " There is no reason for this intersection to still be the way it is. And don’t forget the overpass heading in to Portage, it’s been hit for the third time in recent years and they just keep shutting a lane down. It’s been about 7 years and it’s no where on the radar to get fixed. Rampant govt spending at provincial and federal levels is costing our infrastructure. "

Actually they just announced that the bridge is getting replaced a few days ago.  
 
https://www.chrisd.ca/2018/03/01/portage-la-prairie-overpass-replacement-highway-1-manitoba/

Have driving habits gotten so bad that people can’t follow instructions in signs or know when to stop at stop lights? Come on, it’s 2018 people should know how to follow basic driving laws.

FarmerMike said "Have driving habits gotten so bad that people can’t follow instructions in signs or know when to stop at stop lights? Come on, it’s 2018 people should know how to follow basic driving laws. "

Honestly I kind of feel like the signs might be part of the problem. There is a hell of a lot of speed changes between Brandon and Winnipeg, and although it would be nice if everyone was 100% attentive at all times, we all know the world doesn't work that way.  
With upgraded infrastructure though you'd have less of those speed dips and a more constant traffic flow.

Ideally overpasses are the answer but the problem of course is cost. Manitoba simply doesn't have the population density to justify putting overpasses at every busy intersection. Just slow down!

Is this the one that has the new portable station to tell u how fast your going? Went to winnipeg yeaterday and noticed they arent even on or working seen 2 semis blow threw a red light yesterday

They need to do is put up a red light camera there and mail out tickets and put a put up a speed camera right at the 80km speed zone sign and mail out tickets. Should only take the province a year to save up and then they will have enough money to build a over pass.

Travel #1 hwy From Brandon to Winnipeg for the last 20 years. But in the last five it is insane how many semi’s are in the ditch or are you in accidents. I have no idea why the change? Have the standards for training for new drivers changed? This never used to be an issue what’s up?