The "most dangerous intersection" in Balclutha will be temporarily closed from tomorrow.
The Clutha District Council's district assets manager, Jules Witt, said in its present design the intersection at Ryrie, James and Clyde Sts was considered "the most dangerous intersection in the district".
James St is also a heavy-traffic bypass, running parallel to Balclutha's main business area before rejoining State Highway 1 at the intersection with Ryrie and Clyde Sts.
A barrier would be put up at the northern end of Ryrie St, with a change in signs and road markings.
The barrier would remain in place until the end of January and traffic flows around the area would be monitored.
At the end of the trial the council would decide whether to make the intersection change permanent.
