A big development proposed for a notorious shortcut in St. John’s east end must undergo an in-depth traffic study after all.

Council approved the revised requirements for the project on Mount Cashel Road during yesterday’s regular council meeting — the last one before next week’s municipal election.

Developer KMK Capital is proposing two, three-storey apartment buildings with 72 units on vacant land at #18 Mount Cashel.

It didn’t require a transportation impact assessment or traffic study when it was rezoned late last year.

But that all changed following public outcry during consultations over the summer, resulting in a resolution of council to revise the rules.

KMK is now required to gauge impact on not just Mount Cashel Road, but also surrounding streets in concert with major busine

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