New overhead signs installed between Cornwall and Charlottetown

4 new directional signs will help people find their way

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Caption: Workers were busy on Friday installing four new directional signs between Charlottetown and Cornwall, including this one at the Maypoint Road roundabout. (Tom Steepe/CBC)

Motorists travelling between Cornwall and Charlottetown on the Trans-Canada Highway should have an easier time finding their way around after the province installed four new overhead directional signs on Friday.
Work was set to begin at around 9 a.m. with 10-minute delays for the installation of each sign. CBC video journalist Tom Steepe was on hand to capture the installations.

Traffic interruptions

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Caption: Traffic between Charlottetown and Cornwall was interrupted on Friday so workers would install the new signs. (Tom Steepe/CBC)

Work started at 9 a.m.

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Caption: Sign installation was scheduled for 9 a.m. until noon. If needed, further work was set aside for the afternoon. (Tom Steepe/CBC)

Maypoint Road Roundabout

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Caption: A crane holds up a large overhead sign at the Maypoint Road roundabout as workers swing it into place. (Tom Steepe/CBC)

Helping motorists find their way

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Caption: The four new signs installed on Friday will help motorists find their way around as they enter and leave Charlottetown. (Tom Steepe/CBC)