Particularly at peak traffic periods, drivers experience a high level of frustration. Both TPW and the Village of New Minas have commissioned traffic studies to determine cost effective improvements.
Minor recommendations involve signal changes and installing pedestrian crossings.
Current peak daily volumes on Trunk 1 reach 19,000 vehicles each day. The connection between Highway 101 and Trunk 1 will reduce the traffic volumes on Trunk 1, as well as on the Highbury connector and Prospect Road. A study completed in 1993 suggested that the connection would be needed anyway to meet future residential growth south of Highway 101. The North Collector will help traffic bypass Trunk 1 and further improve conditions. Preservation of a corridor does not imply immediate construction.