Highway 33 Roundabout
The first roundabout on a provincial highway was opened to traffic on July 17, 2009.
The Highway 33/County Road 1 intersection is located about 1.9 km west of the Town of Picton. The intersection is situated in a semi-rural/agricultural area. With recreation and tourist attractions, Highway 33 exhibits a considerable increase in traffic during the summer months. The tourist attractions associated with Prince Edward County include wineries, campgrounds and two provincial parks (Sandbanks and North Beach).
Prior to the construction of the roundabout, Highway 33 had a four-lane undivided cross section to the east (i.e. 2-lanes per direction) and a 2-lane cross section to the west. Scoharie Road (north leg) and Sandy Hook Road (south leg) are two-lane Prince Edward County roads and were controlled by stop signs.
Traffic volumes at the intersection showed a need to provide a better form of control rather than a two-way stop.
Since its inception, the Highway 33 roundabout has been very successful, providing improved roadway geometry and access to all roads.
To read more on the benefits of roundabouts, please visit the main roundabout page.
