Category Archives: Road construction

Speedvale Avenue to Woodlawn Road About the project Guelph Junction Railway and the Ministry of Transportation are upgrading four railway crossings on the Hanlon Parkway between Speedvale and Woodlawn. Work begins October 14 Work is expected to start on or about October 14 and take about one week to complete, weather permitting. Hanlon Parkway closed The Hanlon Parkway will be closed to through traffic between Speedvale Avenue and Woodlawn Road during the project. The intersections at Speedvale and Woodlawn will remain open, but there will be no access to the Hanlon Parkway. Map of construction area The City appreciates your patience, understanding and co-operation during this important construction project. Any updates will be posted on guelph.ca/construction.  For more information Les Petroczi, General Manager Guelph Junction… Continue reading Construction notice: Hanlon Parkway closed starting October 14

At the intersection About the project Badger will be conducting a geotechnical investigation at the intersection of York Road and Stevenson Street. Work includes the drilling of boreholes. Work begins September 19 Work is expected to start on or about September 19, and take about one day to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected There will be lane reductions at the intersection of York Road and Stevenson Street during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during construction. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction… Continue reading Construction notice: York Road and Stevenson Street lane reductions September 19

At Gordon Street About the project The City is working with Vista Contracting Inc. to remove and repave asphalt on Clair Road East at Gordon Street. All work will take place on City property. Work begins September 23 Work is expected to start on or about September 23, and take about one week to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected There will be a lane reduction on Clair Road East during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during the project. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area remain… Continue reading Construction notice: Clair Road East lane reduction starting September 23

At Glenhill Place About the project The City is working to reconstruct Glenhill Place from Eramosa Road to the end of the cul-de-sac. Work includes pouring sidewalk, curb works and paving on Eramosa Road. Work is being completed by Morely’s Contracting. Work starts September 23 Work is expected to start on or about September 23, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected Eramosa Road will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The south sidewalk on Eramosa Road will be closed during construction. Please use nearby crossings to use the north sidewalk.… Continue reading Construction notice: Eramosa Road lane reductions starting September 23

To Elizabeth Street About the project The City is starting construction of phase 5 of the Arthur Street sanitary trunk sewer project. Work will take place on Arthur Street to Elizabeth Street, and includes the replacement of the underground sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main pipes.  Work in this phase is being completed by Amico Infrastructure (Oxford) Inc. Work begins September 16 Work is expected to start on or about September 16, and be completed by end of December, weather permitting. Arthur Street closed Arthur Street will be closed to through traffic during the project. Only local access will be permitted. Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Arthur Street are expected to remain open, however, pedestrians should follow posted signs for their safety. Property access… Continue reading Construction notice: Arthur Street closed starting September 16

York Road to Taggart Street About the project The City is working with Neeb Excavating Inc. to: Install sewer and water pipes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins September 30 Work is expected to start on or about September 30, and take about three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Road closed and detour in effect Watson Parkway South will be closed to through traffic during the project. Traffic will be detoured along York Road to Watson Road South to Watson Parkway South. Local traffic will be permitted along Watson Parkway South, however, there will be no through access at 32 Watson Parkway South. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area remain open and… Continue reading Construction notice: Watson Parkway South closed starting September 30

Various locations About the project The City of Guelph is working to restore sidewalks and curbs, and upgrade various crosswalks throughout the city.  Work is being completed by Emmacon Corp. Work begins September 16 Work is scheduled to start on or about September 16, and be completed by the end of November, weather permitting. Pedestrian access The sidewalk sections under repair will be temporarily closed throughout construction. Please follow the Contractor’s signage to get around the site. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible throughout construction. Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). Construction activities and equipment movement may temporarily impact access to… Continue reading Construction notice: City-wide sidewalk repairs starting September 16

Paisley Street to Cork Street About the project Sousa Concrete will be restoring the pavement and concrete surfaces along Norfolk Street.  Work begins September 23 Work is scheduled to start on or about September 23, and take about three days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and bicycle lane closed Norfolk Street will undergo a lane reduction during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. The bicycle lane will be closed from Paisley Street to just south of Cork Street. Cyclists will be required to merge with vehicular traffic.  Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Norfolk Street are expected to remain open, however, pedestrians should… Continue reading Construction notice: Norfolk Street lane reduction starting September 23

Macdonell Street to Thorp Street About the project The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to: Remove and repair concrete curbs, Extend the concrete island, Raise manholes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins September 23 Work is expected to start on or about September 23, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected There will be lane reductions on Woolwich Street during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during the project. Property and business access and parking… Continue reading Construction notice: Woolwich Street lane reductions starting September 23

UPDATE: Construction work on Cardigan Street between Woolwich Street and Norwich Street is being rescheduled to 2020. Construction was originally scheduled to start on September 12, 2019.  Woolwich Street to Norwich Street About the project The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to: Remove and repair concrete curbs, Raise manholes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins September 12 Work is expected to start on or about September 12, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and parking restrictions There will be lane reductions on Cardigan Street during the project. Through traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays… Continue reading Construction notice: Cardigan Street lane reductions and parking restrictions starting September 12

MacAlister Boulevard to Sweeney Drive About the project The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to: Install a permanent speed cushion and traffic islands, and Restore disturbed areas. All work will take place on City property. Work begins September 27 Work is expected to start on or about September 27, and take about two days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions There will be lane reductions on Zaduk Place during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during the project. Property access Every effort will be made to maintain access to… Continue reading Construction notice: Zaduk Place lane reductions starting September 27

At Edinburgh Road North About the project The City is working with Canadian National Railway to conduct railway track maintenance on Suffolk Street West at Edinburgh Road North. Work is being completed by Canadian National Railway. Work begins September 10 Work is scheduled to start on or about September 10, and take about two days to complete, weather permitting. Suffolk Street West closed Suffolk Street West will be closed to through traffic at the railway crossing, immediately east of Edinburgh Road North. Please use alternate routes. Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Suffolk Street West and Edinburgh Road North will remain open and accessible during construction. No pedestrians will be permitted to cross the railway tracks. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area… Continue reading Construction notice: Suffolk Street West closed starting September 10

Ontario Street to Huron Street The City of Guelph is hosting an open house to present plans for the Manitoba Street road reconstruction project. This includes the installation of underground water and sewer pipes on Manitoba Street from Ontario Street to Huron Street. Wednesday, September 18, 2019 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School, 125 Huron Street, Guelph Why come to the open house? Manitoba Street will be closed from Ontario Street to Huron Street in both directions with limited local access. There will be no on-street parking during the project. This is your opportunity to view project information, including maps and schedules, and to ask questions about traffic impacts and access to properties. You’re encouraged to provide comments and feedback to City… Continue reading Open house notice: Manitoba Street road reconstruction

Regent Street to Palmer Street About the project The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to: Remove and repair concrete curbs, Raise manholes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins September 5 Work is expected to start on or about September 5, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions There will be lane reductions on Metcalfe Street and Grange Street during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during the project. Property and business access and parking All businesses… Continue reading Construction notice: Metcalfe Street and Grange Street lane reductions starting September 5

Macdonell Street to Waterloo Avenue About the project The City is working with Newton Group Ltd. to install a new pedestrian bridge across Norfolk Street. Work begins September 19 Work is expected to begin on or about September 19, and take about one day to complete, weather permitting. Norfolk Street closed Norfolk Street will be closed to through traffic during the project. Traffic will be detoured along Gordon Street, Wellington Street and Woolwich Street. Residents who expect to travel in the area should anticipate delays. Pedestrian access The sidewalk on Norfolk Street will be closed during the project. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible throughout construction. Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in… Continue reading Construction notice: Norfolk Street closed September 19

UPDATE: The work on Carter Drive, Greenview Street and Glenburnie Drive has been delayed by about three weeks. Work will begin on or about September 26, weather permitting. Between Mountford Drive and Hastings Boulevard and at Elginfield Drive About the project Green PI Inc. will be conducting a geotechnical investigation on behalf of the City of Guelph. Work includes the drilling of boreholes and other surface measurements. Work begins September 9 Work is scheduled to start on or about September 9, and take about five days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Carter Drive, Greenview Street and Glenburnie Drive will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A… Continue reading Construction notice: Carter Drive, Greenview Street and Glenburnie Drive lane reductions starting September 9

UPDATE: The work on Brighton Street, Marlborough Road and Shaftesbury Avenue has been delayed by about three weeks. Work will begin on or about September 26, weather permitting. At Sumac Place and Clive Avenue About the project Green PI Inc. will be conducting a geotechnical investigation on behalf of the City of Guelph. Work includes the drilling of boreholes and other surface measurements. Work begins September 9 Work is scheduled to start on or about September 9, and take about five days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Brighton Street, Marlborough Road and Shaftesbury Avenue will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is… Continue reading Construction notice: Brighton Street, Marlborough Road and Shaftesbury Avenue lane reductions starting September 9

UPDATE: The work on Conroy Crescent and Argyle Drive has been delayed by about three weeks. Work will begin on or about September 26, weather permitting. At College Avenue About the project Green PI Inc. will be conducting a geotechnical investigation, on behalf of the City of Guelph, in the area of College Avenue West. Work includes the drilling of boreholes and other surface measurements. Work begins September 9 Work is scheduled to start on or about September 9, and take about five days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Conroy Crescent and Argyle Drive will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is… Continue reading Construction notice: Conroy Crescent and Argyle Drive lane reductions starting September 9

Ontario Street to Stevenson Street The City of Guelph is hosting an open house to present plans for construction of the second phase of the York Road reconstruction project. This phase includes the installation of underground water and sewer pipes on York Road from Ontario Street to Stevenson Street. Tuesday, September 17, 2019 5:30–7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Catholic School, 125 Huron Street, Guelph Why come to the open house? York Road will be closed from Ontario Street to Stevenson Street in both directions with limited local access. This is your opportunity to view project information, including maps and schedules, and to ask questions about traffic impacts and access to properties. You’re encouraged to provide comments and feedback to City staff and consultants at the open… Continue reading Open house notice: York Road reconstruction: Phase 2

Macdonell Street to Quebec Street About the project The City is working with King Drilling Ltd. to perform exploratory drilling on Wyndham Street North, on behalf of ACI Amusements Ltd. Work begins September 9 Work is expected to start on or about September 9, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Wyndham Street North will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. Construction activities and equipment movement may temporarily impact traffic, and delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during construction. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible throughout… Continue reading Construction notice: Wyndham Street North lane reductions starting September 9

UPDATE: Work on Kortright Road West has been moved forward by about one week, and is now expected to start on or about August 22. Gordon Street to Rickson Avenue About the project The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to: Remove and repair concrete curbs, Raise manholes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins August 29 Work is expected to start on or about August 29, and continue for about three weeks, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Kortright Road West will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian… Continue reading UPDATE: Construction notice: Kortright Road West lane reductions starting August 29

At Edinburgh Road North About the project The City is working with Canadian National Railway to conduct railway track maintenance on Paisley Street at Edinburgh Road North. Work is being completed by Canadian National Railway. Work begins August 28 Work is scheduled to start on or about August 28, and take about two days to complete, weather permitting. Paisley Street closed Paisley Street will be closed to through traffic at the railway crossing, immediately east of Edinburgh Road North. Please use alternate routes. Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Paisley Street and Edinburgh Road North will remain open and accessible during construction. No pedestrians will be permitted to cross the railway tracks. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible… Continue reading Construction notice: Paisley Street closed starting August 28

At Macdonell Street About the project AECOM Canada will be conducting a geotechnical investigation, on behalf of Metrolinx, on Arthur Street North in the Allan’s Dam area. Work includes the drilling of boreholes. Work begins August 22 Work is scheduled to start on or about August 22, and take about one day to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Arthur Street North will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during construction. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction area remain… Continue reading Construction notice: Arthur Street North lane reductions starting August 22

Between Cork Street West and Church Lane About the project Enbridge/Union Gas are replacing their underground gas mains along Norfolk Street. Work includes the final connection to complete the gas main replacement. Work begins August 19 Work is scheduled to start on or about August 19, and take about one day to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions on Norfolk Street Norfolk Street will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Norfolk Street are expected to remain open, however, pedestrians should follow posted signs for their safety. Property and business access and parking All businesses… Continue reading Construction notice: Norfolk Street lane reductions starting August 19

Between Victoria Road North and Webster Street About the project The City is working with James Thoume Construction Ltd. to undertake infrastructure work, on behalf of Artifex Construction Ltd., to construct and install sewer and water pipes to new homes on Simmonds Drive, Ingram Drive and Wideman Boulevard. Work begins September 2 Stage 1 is scheduled to start on or about September 2 on Simmonds Drive, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Stage 2 is scheduled to start on or about September 9 on Ingram Drive, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Stage 3 is scheduled to start on or about September 23 on Wideman Boulevard, and take about three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Roads will be closed… Continue reading Construction notice: Simmonds Drive, Ingram Drive and Wideman Boulevard closures starting September 2

From Delhi Street to Metcalfe Street About the project The City is undertaking sanitary servicing at a City building on Delhi Street. Work is being completed by Drexler Construction Ltd. Work begins August 12 Work is expected to start on or about August 12, and take about three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Sidewalk closed on Eramosa Road For public safety, the west sidewalk on Eramosa Road will be closed from Delhi Street to Metcalfe Street. Please use nearby crossings to use the east sidewalk. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible throughout construction. Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). Construction activities… Continue reading Construction notice: Eramosa Road sidewalk closed starting August 12

At Edinburgh Road North About the project The City is working with Canadian National Railway to conduct railway track maintenance on Speedvale Avenue West at Edinburgh Road North. Work is being completed by Canadian National Railway. Work begins August 17 Work is scheduled to start on or about August 17, and take about two days to complete, weather permitting. Speedvale Avenue West closed Speedvale Avenue West will be closed to through traffic at the railway crossing, immediately west of Edinburgh Road North. Please use alternate routes. Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Speedvale Avenue West and Edinburgh Road North will remain open and accessible during construction. No pedestrians will be permitted to cross the railway tracks. Property and business access All businesses in the construction area… Continue reading Construction notice: Speedvale Avenue West closed starting August 17

At Edinburgh Road North About the project The City is working with Canadian National Railway to conduct railway track maintenance on Willow Road at Edinburgh Road North. Work is being completed by Canadian National Railway. Work begins August 19 Work is scheduled to start on or about August 19, and take about two days to complete, weather permitting. Willow Road closed Willow Road will be closed to through traffic at the railway crossing, immediately west of Edinburgh Road North. Traffic will be detoured along Dawson Road and Speedvale Avenue West. Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Willow Road and Edinburgh Road North will remain open and accessible during construction. No pedestrians will be permitted to cross the railway tracks. Property and business access All businesses in… Continue reading Construction notice: Willow Road closed starting August 19

At the parking lot entrance About the project Guelph Junction Railway is upgrading the railway crossing located at the entrance to the parking lot of the Guelph Youth Music Centre, and the pedestrian crossing at Norwich Street East. Work begins August 13 Work is expected to start on or about August 13, and take about three days to complete, weather permitting. South entrance to the Guelph Youth Music Centre closed The south entrance to the Guelph Youth Music Centre will be closed. Please use the north entrance to access the centre.   Downtown Trail closed at Norwich Street East The Downtown Trail will be closed at Norwich Street East. Please follow posted signs for safety. Trail users heading south should plan to leave the trail… Continue reading Construction notice: Guelph Youth Music Centre railway crossing and Norwich pedestrian crossing closed starting August 13

Marcon Street at Cardigan Street and the Downtown Trail About the project Guelph Junction Railway is upgrading the railway crossing located at Marcon Street and the Downtown Trail. Work begins August 12 Work is expected to start on or about August 12, and take about two days to complete, weather permitting. Access to Cardigan Street from Marcon Street and the Downtown Trail will be closed   There will be no access to Cardigan Street from Marcon Street or the Downtown Trail. The Downtown Trail will be closed at Tiffany Street East and Cardigan Street. Please follow posted signs for safety. During construction, the nearest access to Cardigan Street will be from London Road East. Driveway access and road parking will be maintained Every effort will… Continue reading Construction notice: Marcon Street railway crossing closed starting August 12

Paving of Macdonell Street’s intersection is expected to take place on August 12 at 5 a.m. and be complete by afternoon the same day, weather permitting. Continue reading Construction notice: Macdonell Street intersection closed for asphalt repair starting August 12

UPDATE: Northumberland Street is now open. A short closure is expected again at the end of August. At Wilson Street The City is working with Drexler Construction Ltd. to reconstruct Northumberland Street. Work includes the replacement of asphalt surface and curbs. Work begins July 22 Work is expected to begin on or about July 22, and take approximately four weeks to complete, weather permitting. Northumberland Street closed starting July 22 Northumberland Street will be closed to through traffic during the project. Alternative parking arrangements will be made. Those affected by the closure will be contacted by the Parking Office directly to arrange alternative parking. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will be closed during construction. Pedestrian access is not permitted. Property and business access All… Continue reading UPDATE: Construction notice: Northumberland Street closed starting July 22

UPDATE: The Cork Street closure has been extended by two weeks to install the new gas main. Cork Street will remain closed until about August 9, weather permitting. At Norfolk Street About the project Enbridge/Union Gas are replacing their underground gas mains along Norfolk Street. Work starts July 25 Work is scheduled to begin on July 25, and take about one day to complete, weather permitting. Cork Street closed at Norfolk Street Cork Street will be closed to through traffic at Norfolk Street. Only local traffic will be permitted on Cork Street between Norfolk Street and Dublin Street North. No private driveways will be blocked. Pedestrian access The sidewalks on Cork Street will remain open and accessible during construction. The sidewalks on Norfolk Street are… Continue reading UPDATE: Construction notice: Cork Street closed July 25

Parking lot will remain open during repairs About the project Guelph Hydro is repairing and replacing electricity poles along Baker Street.  Ageing poles are being replaced to meet safety standards in the area.  Work begins August 6 Work is expected to begin on or about August 6, and continue for about six to eight weeks, weather permitting. Parking lot remains open The Baker Street parking lot and the Wyndham Street parking lot will remain open during the repairs.  Permit holders and daily users can continue to use the parking lots. Guelph Hydro will block off a number of parking spots adjacent to the work area daily as they repair the poles. Please use extra caution around Guelph Hydro vehicles and crews working in the parking… Continue reading Construction notice: Hydro repairs on Baker Street begin August 6

UPDATE: Exhibition Street is now open. A short closure is expected again for paving. Between Barton Street and Stanley Street About the project The City is working with Drexler Construction Ltd. to undertake private infrastructure work, on behalf of a home builder, to construct and install sewer and water pipes to a new home on Exhibition Street. Work begins August 6 Work is expected to start on or about August 6, and take about one week to complete, weather permitting. Exhibition Street closed Exhibition Street will be closed to through traffic during the project. Local traffic will be permitted along Exhibition Street, however, there will be no through access at 330 Exhibition Street. Pedestrian access The west sidewalk in front of 330 Exhibition Street will… Continue reading Construction notice: Exhibition Street closed starting August 6

At 43 Macdonell Street About the project W.M. Green Roofing will be repairing the roof at 43 Macdonell Street, which involves overhead work.  Work begins August 6 Work is expected to start on or about August 6, and take about three days to complete, weather permitting. Sidewalk closed on Macdonell Street For public safety, the south sidewalk on Macdonell Street will be closed in front of 43 Macdonell Street. Please use nearby crossings to use the north sidewalk. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible throughout construction. Every effort will be made to maintain access to driveways in the construction area during working hours (7 a.m.–7 p.m.). Construction activities and equipment movement may temporarily impact access… Continue reading Construction notice: Macdonell Street sidewalk closed starting August 6

Starting August 2, essential maintenance work to remove and replace existing track will need to be completed overnight, while rail traffic is lighter on the Gordon Street Bridge in Guelph. Weather permitting, the work will be completed between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. each night from August 2-5. Continue reading Metrolinx overnight work on Gordon Street Bridge, August 2-5

UPDATE: Paving on Poppy Drive East, Dallan Drive, Lobsinger Lane and Burcombe Crossing has been extended by about two weeks. Work will be completed on or about August 23. At Hawkins Drive About the project The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to: Remove and repair concrete curbs, Raise manholes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins July 29 Work is expected to start on or about July 29, and continue for about two weeks, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected There will be lane reductions on Poppy Drive East, Dallan Drive, Lobsinger Lane and Burcombe Crossing during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road… Continue reading Construction notice: Poppy Drive East, Dallan Drive, Lobsinger Lane and Burcombe Crossing paving starts July 29

UPDATE: Paving on Simcoe Street has been delayed by about two weeks. Work will begin on or about August 19, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Victoria Road South to the end of Simcoe Street About the project The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to: Remove and repair concrete curbs, Raise manholes, and Repave the road surface. All work will take place on City property. Work begins July 31 Work is expected to start on or about July 31, and continue for about two weeks, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected There will be lane reductions on Simcoe Street during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not… Continue reading Construction notice: Simcoe Street paving starts July 31

At the intersection About the project Union Gas will be doing preventative maintenance on their underground systems. Work starts July 31 Work is scheduled to start on July 31 and take about four hours to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Wyndham Street and Carden Street will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The east sidewalk on Wyndham Street will be closed from Carden Street to Macdonell Street. Please us the nearby crossings to use the west sidewalk. Property and business access and parking All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible… Continue reading Construction notice: Wyndham Street and Carden Street lane reductions starting July 31

UPDATE: The installation of a traffic light on Elmira Road has been extended. Work will be completed by the end of September, weather permitting. At Independence Place The City is working with TM3 Inc. to install a traffic light on Elmira Road at Independence Place. Work begins August 6 Work is expected to begin on or about August 6, and take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Elmira Road will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Cyclists will be required to merge with vehicular traffic. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will… Continue reading Construction notice: Elmira Road lane reductions starting August 6

Macdonell Street to Waterloo Avenue The City is working with Drexler Construction Ltd. to undertake infrastructure work on Norfolk Street. Work includes repairing and surfacing the damaged road areas, and bridge installation across Norfolk Street. The bridge will remain closed through to mid-September until the Wilson Street reconstruction and parkade project is complete. Work begins July 15 Work is expected to begin on or about July 15, and take about three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Norfolk Street closed starting July 15 Norfolk Street will be closed to through traffic during the project. Traffic will be detoured along Gordon Street, Wellington Street and Woolwich Street. Residents who expect to travel in the area should anticipate delays. Pedestrian access The sidewalk on Norfolk Street will remain… Continue reading Construction notice: Norfolk Street closed starting July 15

At Imperial Road North AECON Utilities will be working on behalf of Bell Canada to install underground cabling on Speedvale Avenue West and Imperial Road North. Work begins July 22       Work is expected to begin on or about July 22, and take about four days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Imperial Road North and Speedvale Avenue West will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety.  Cyclists will be required to merge with vehicular traffic.  A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during construction. Property and business access and parking… Continue reading Construction notice: Speedvale Avenue West lane reductions starting July 22

At 319 Paisley Road STRADA Inc. will be working on behalf of a property owner to replace the driveway at 319 Paisley Road. Work begins July 22       Work is expected to begin on or about July 22, and take about three days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions expected During construction, the contractor will block part of the eastbound lane on Paisley Road.  Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Cyclists will be required to merge with vehicular traffic.  Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during construction. A sidewalk closure is not expected, but pedestrians may have minor delays… Continue reading Construction notice: Paisley Road lane reductions starting July 22

UPDATE: The installation of a pedestrian traffic light on Edinburgh Road South has been delayed by about six weeks. Work will begin on or about September 9, and take about one week to complete, weather permitting. At Rodgers Road The City is working with TM3 Inc. to install a new pedestrian traffic light on Edinburgh Road South at Rodgers Road. Work begins July 30 Work is expected to begin on or about July 30, and take about one week to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Edinburgh Road South will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The… Continue reading Construction notice: Edinburgh Road South lane reductions starting July 30

UPDATE: The installation of the Victoria Road North pedestrian crossover has been extended. Work will be completed by the end of September, weather permitting. At Simmonds Drive The City is working with TM3 Inc. to install a pedestrian crossover on Victoria Road North at Simmonds Drive. Work begins July 24 Work is expected to begin on or about July 24, and take about five days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Victoria Road North will undergo lane reductions during the project. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times. Please follow posted signs for safety. A full road closure is not expected, however, delays should be expected. Pedestrian access The sidewalks in this area will remain open and accessible during construction. Property and business… Continue reading Construction notice: Victoria Road North lane reductions starting July 24

Stevenson Street to Victoria Road South In late May, flooding occurred at 292 Elizabeth Street due to heavy rainfall. As a result, the City is currently in the process of designing a culvert section and replacement maintenance hole, which will increase the capacity of the pipe and reduce the risk of future flooding during high intensity rain events. In the meantime, the City has removed a section of pipe and created a temporary fenced-off channel that will be replaced and restored following the completion of the design. This temporary measure allows stormwater to flow to the new piping with reduced restrictions, minimizing the risks of flooding. In addition, we are regularly inspecting the channel to monitor flow and minimize potential risks. Design in process The… Continue reading Construction notice: Elizabeth Street design and construction to reduce flood risks

UPDATE: The work on Woodlawn Road has been extended by about four weeks. Work will be completed by the end of September, weather permitting. At Imperial Road The City is working with Capital Paving Inc. to construct the multi-use path that will be built on Woodlawn Road’s north and south sides between the existing curb and property line. Work includes the replacement of the underground sanitary sewer, storm sewer and water main pipes. Work begins July 15 Work is expected to start on or about July 15, and be completed by the end of August 2019, weather permitting. Lane reductions and turn restrictions Woodlawn Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction and there will be no left turns onto Imperial Road throughout… Continue reading Construction notice: Woodlawn Road lane reductions and turn restrictions starting July 15

Asphalt repairs to Speedvale Avenue will start on or about Thursday, July 25 at 7 a.m. and be reopened the following day, weather permitting. Continue reading Construction notice: Speedvale Avenue East lane reductions start July 25

UPDATE: The installation of the new pedestrian traffic light on Gordon Street has been extended by about four weeks. Work will be completed by the end of August, weather permitting. At the Boathouse Tea Room and the Royal City Park driveway The City is working with TM3 Inc. to install a new pedestrian traffic light on Gordon Street at the Boathouse Tea Room and the Royal City Park driveway. Work begins July 22 Work is expected to begin on or about July 22, and take about five days to complete, weather permitting. Lane reductions and delays expected Gordon Street will be reduced to one lane during construction. Two way traffic will be maintained at all times with a traffic control person directing traffic. Please follow posted… Continue reading Construction notice: Gordon Street lane reductions starting July 22