Construction Update September 6, 2019
Traffic has been moved to the north side of King Street between Westminster Drive and Dover Street. 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.
A person has been 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:
· Asphalt removal on the south side of King Street between Westminster Drive and Dover Street has been completed.
· Sanitary and water sewer service installation has been completed in Stage 2.
· Temporary lighting in Stage 1 on the north side of King Street has been installed
Upcoming work over the next couple of weeks:
· Crews are preparing the roadway in Stage 2 for curb, and it is expected that curb will be poured between Westminster Drive and Lowther Street by the end of next week, with asphalt being placed the following week.
· Crews will continue removals on the south side of King Street between Westminster Drive and Dover Street, including removal of railway ties found under the asphalt.
· Watermain installation in Stage 1 has begun and will continue next week.
View the full update here for some pictures from the last 2 weeks:
Installation of catch basin manhole and storm sewer pipe
Installation of sanitary service (white pipe) to building
Installation of water service (blue pipe) to building
Water service shut off valves (black tubes with lids)
Preparing (excavating) the road for gravel and sub drain installation (black pipe)
Installing ducts (pipes) for underground electricity feed to streetlights and future tree lights
Temporary street lights and poles
Removal of asphalt in Stage 1B
Start removing more old railway ties
