Construction Update August & September 2023

We are in Stage 2B of construction after which Stage 3 is the final piece of construction.

Work Completed in August and September

• New Watermain, Sanitary and Storm Sewer. All the undergrounds have been installed.
• The road excavated and graded between Duke Street and George Street
• Sidewalk and curb poured between Duke Street and George Street. Contractor has some deficiencies so you will see a bit more sidewalk work around the Duke Street intersection
• All concrete work on the bridge north and south side has been completed. This includes concrete repairs, new approach and end walls along with all the reinforcing steel required. Waterproofing and paving of the north side
• Base Asphalt paved from Duke Street to George Street.

Upcoming in October/November

• Commissioning and final watermain connections
• Road excavation and grading East of Larry’s Lane
• New curb East of Larry’s Lane to East project limits (North side only, south side stays without a curb)
• Sidewalk preparation and pouring between George Street and East Project limits
• Steel Beam Guiderails installed
• Waterproofing of the Bridge
• Bridge railings are being manufactured however the lead time is longer than expected, should be ready by December at which point it will be installed. Temporary railings will be made and Concrete Barriers will be placed in front of them until the final are installed. Will not hold up the opening of the road.
• Final surface paving and line painting in November after which the road will be fully opened.

Due to the upcoming wet season we expect to have a few rain days where the contractor will not be able to work.