Elgin Street North Reconstruction: Public Information Centre

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our public information centre has been moved to this virtual format.

The City of Cambridge is proposing to reconstruct Elgin Street North in 2024 and 2025 subject to budget approval.

• Phase 1 – Elgin Street North - CP Rail pedestrian underpass south of Samuelson Street to about 230m north of Galt Avenue is tentatively scheduled for approximately Spring 2024 to Fall 2024. Utility relocations are scheduled for 2023.
• Phase 2 – Elgin Street North – Glamis Road to about 230m north of Galt Avenue, Ferguson Avenue from Elgin Street North to 150m west of Elgin Street North and Glamis Road from Elgin Street North to 80m east of Elgin Street North is tentatively scheduled for approximately Spring 2025 to Fall 2025. Utility relocations are scheduled for 2024.

The reconstruction work will involve

• Replacement of the existing watermain, appurtenances and services to property line
• Replacement of the existing sanitary sewer, appurtenances and services to property line
• Replacement of the existing roadway and curb and gutter
• Provision of new additional storm sewer from Galt Avenue to Mill Creek
• Provision of a new multi-use trail on the west side of Elgin Street North
• Provision of a new sidewalk on the east side of Elgin Street North
• Provision of pedestrian refuge islands at Glamis Road, Winter Avenue, Galt Avenue and Bronson Avenue

The City has retained a Consultant, AECOM, to complete the design for the reconstruction of the street. A private contractor selected through the City’s public tender process will undertake the reconstruction.

Please review the proposed plans to the right to see how they will affect your property, institution or residence.

We value your feedback!
Please share your thoughts about this project by filling out the brief survey below by May 27, 2022.

This is your opportunity to review the project and provide your comments to city staff and the Engineering consultant. We look forward to answering any questions you may have.