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Some Saskatoon city councillors say the speed limits connecting to the Chief Mistawasis Bridge could be deterring motorists from using the new span.

City council’s transportation committee voted unanimously Monday to study the speeds along the roadway leading to the bridge, as well as the number of traffic infractions and wildlife collisions.

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In October of 2018, council voted to leave the speed limit at 50 kilometres per hour on the part of the extension of McOrmond Road that travels through the ecologically delicate Northeast Swale to protect wildlife.

A city report shows that about 9,900 vehicles a day use the bridge, far lower than the 14,600 to 21,700 expected on opening day.

“I hear all the time from people refusing to use the bridge because of the speed limit,” Coun. Randy Donauer said. “It’s frustrating. People understand why we did it.”

The McOrmond speed limit prior to the Northeast Swale is 60 km/h and then 70 km/h as motorists approach the bridge.