Construction Update August 23, 2019

Traffic is expected to flip to the north side of King Street between Westminster Drive and Dover Street by the end of August, so that crews can begin removal of the old asphalt on the south side of King Street in Stage 1. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained during construction. For safety reasons, on-street parking on King Street will not be permitted within the construction zone.

The new school year is quickly approaching, and we recognize the importance of safety with the return of students crossing King Street. Beginning in September there will be a person stationed at Westminster Drive to provide pedestrian help while crossing King Street during the commute to school in the morning and from school in the afternoon. Help with crossing at this intersection will be available until the new traffic signals are operational.

Progress since last Update:

· Storm sewer main line installation has continued in Stage 2

· Asphalt and curb have been placed in Stage 1 between Dover Street to almost Westminster Drive

Upcoming work over the next couple of weeks:

· Sanitary and water sewer service installation working west from Lowther Street in Stage 2 to continue for approximately 2 weeks

· Temporary lighting installation in Stage 1 to be installed

· Traffic in Stage 1 will be flipped onto the new road surface and the road surface will be removed on the remaining side

· Crews will begin preparing the roadway to place curbs in Stage 2 within the next 3 weeks.

View the full update here for some pictures from the last 2 weeks:

Installation of storm sewer, double catch basin and double catch basin manhole to drain the road surface

Installation of new sanitary service (white pipe) crossing the new storm sewer (green pipe)

Pouring the curb in Stage 1

Crews start placing the asphalt in Stage 1

Crews place the second layer of asphalt on Stage 1

Traffic signals have been removed from the King Street and Westminster Drive intersection