King William Street Reconstruction

Work planned week of September 14 to September 18

• Contractor will begin watermain commissioning
• Crews will prepare for pipe bursting of the sanitary sewer south of Rogers Cove by setting up a temporary sanitary sewer by-pass

Work completed week of September 7 to September 11

• Crews continued installing new sanitary sewer infrastructure and watermain

Community impacts

• Traffic lanes will be shifted toward the center of the roadway as construction progresses, and motorists should follow all posted signage and traffic control measures
• From September 21 to September 25, work is expected to occur over two daily shifts, with night work beginning on Sunday night (September 20) to complete watermain connections and advance the project schedule. Affected businesses will be receiving notice 10 days prior to the water disruption

Work planned week of September 7 to September 11

• Preparation for sanitary sewer replacement using pipe bursting technology, which minimizes surface disruption and improves construction efficiency.
• Watermain commissioning and testing.
• Preparation for the installation of traffic signals, curb, and gutter infrastructure.

Work completed week of August 31 to September 4

• Installed new watermain infrastructure, water services, and a fire hydrant.
• Continued excavation for new sanitary sewer service installations.

Community impacts

• Construction crews will be working on Friday, September 11, in lieu of Monday, September 7 (Labour Day).
• Access to businesses and properties will be maintained wherever possible. Traffic control measures will remain in place to support safe travel through the construction zone.
• Following watermain commissioning, a temporary water service interruption will be required to complete service connections. Affected properties will receive advance notice, including a 10-day notice and a 72-hour reminder prior to the interruption.

Work planned week of August 31 to September 4

• Continue construction of sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain.
• Tentatively scheduled to complete watermain testing and commissioning by the end of the week.
• Continue with road building in preparation of upcoming paving
• Installation of underground traffic signal infrastructure.

Work completed week of August 24 to August 28

• Installation of watermain and storm sewer.
• Road grading and compaction to provide a stable surface for upcoming paving

Community impacts

• Traffic patterns may change, depending on construction progress this week. Please follow all posted signage and traffic control measures.
• All businesses remain open and accessible within the project limits.
• There will be temporary water disruptions at some point in the coming weeks. Affected properties will be receiving a notice once the schedule for the disruptions has been confirmed.

Work planned week of August 24 to August 28
Crews will continue:

• Replacing the watermain between Highway 60 and Rogers Cove Drive,
• Replacing the storm water structures and sewer between Highway 60 and the area south of Rogers Cove,
• Replacing the storm sewer and reconstructing the road base north of Rogers Cove Drive

Work completed week of August 17 to August 21

• Watermain replacement work continued.
• Traffic lanes were shifted to allow for watermain work to being on the west side of King William Street.
• Challenging ground conditions, including large rocks and boulders, were encountered during excavation. Rock-breaking activities were required to allow the work to proceed.

Community impacts

• Drivers may experience delays at the Rogers Cove Drive intersection as work on the southbound side of King William Street continues and extends through the intersection
• Traffic patterns have changed through the project limits. Please follow all posted signage and traffic control measures. Please remember all business remain open and accessible within the project limits.

Work planned week of August 17 to August 21

• Crews will continue installing sanitary sewer via pipe bursting method and forcemain via open cut south of Rogers Cove.
• Watermain replacement will continue between Highway 60 and Rogers Cove.
• Storm sewer installation and placement of road base material will continue north of Rogers Cove.

Work completed week of August 10 to August 14

• Crews continued work on maintenance holes including finishing the concrete work and final connections.
• Crews installed storm sewer and placed and compacted new gravel road base to prepare for paving.
• Crews began work on traffic signal installations at the Rogers Cove Drive intersection, including installing underground conduits.

Community impacts

• Traffic lanes are anticipated to shift as work moves from the southbound side of the road to the northbound side.
• Two-way traffic will continue to be maintained through the construction zone.
• Motorists are reminded to follow all posted signage and traffic control measures through the work zone.

Work planned week of August 10 to August 14

• The contractor will continue installing sanitary sewer and forcemain infrastructure south of Rogers Cove Drive.
• Watermain installation will continue at the Rogers Cove Drive intersection. Traffic control personnel will be on-site to safely direct vehicles and maintain traffic flow during this work.

Work completed week of August 3 to August 7

• Crews continued to install watermain, sanitary sewer, forcemain and storm sewer throughout the construction zone.

Community impacts

• Two-way traffic will continue to be maintained throughout the project area.
• Motorists should anticipate a lane shift during the week of August 10 to 14.
• Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are reminded to follow all posted signs, traffic control devices, and directions from on-site traffic personnel when travelling through the construction zone.

Work planned week of August 4 to August 7Crews work to place a structure base and dewater the work area.

• Work planned includes:
  • Sanitary pipe installations continuing south of Rogers Cove.
  • Water line upgrades continue south of Rogers Cove.
  • Installation of forcemain pipe (a pressurized pipe that carries wastewater. to the treatment plant) continues south of Rogers Cove.
  • Storm sewer (rainwater pipe) installation continues north of Rogers Cove.
  • Road reconstruction continues on northbound King William Street.

Work completed week of July 27 to July 31

• Crews installed new sanitary underground pipes, repaired existing sewer lines, and continued installing new piping.
• Sanitary sewer maintenance hole completed south of Rogers Cove.

Community impacts

• Crews will work Friday, August 7 in lieu of Monday, August 3.
• Traffic patterns may change the week of August 3 to 7, with a lane switch over to accommodate watermain installation, storm sewer installations and road base rehabilitation.
• Please watch for signage and reduce speed through the work zone.

Work planned week of July 27 to July 31

• Crews will continue installing the new sanitary sewer.
• Crews will begin forcemain installation.

Work completed week of July 20 to July 24

• Crews continued installation of the new sanitary sewer.
• A water valve was successfully installed at the north limit of the project using insertionManhole being installed. valve technology, allowing the work to be completed without shutting down the watermain.
• Crews completed a watermain cut-and-cap operation, enabling the next phase of watermain replacement work to begin.

Community impacts

• Portable Variable Message Signs (PVMS) have been deployed to display real-time travel times through the construction zone, helping motorists make informed routing decisions.
• Drivers are reminded to follow all posted traffic control signage and keep intersections clear to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow through the work area.
• All businesses within the construction zone remain open and accessible to customers.

Work planned Week of July 20 to 24

• Crews to continue work on the replacement of the sanitary sewer systemRock breaking work underway.

Work completed Week of July 12 to 17

• Crews excavated deep sanitary maintenance holes and replaced a section of sanitary sewer pipe using a method that avoids excavating
• Crews completed nighttime watermain isolation work in preparation for watermain replacement
• Safety measures like barriers, warning signs, and metal road plates were used to protect drivers and pedestrians.
  

Community impacts

• Businesses in the construction zone remain open and fully accessible to customers, with one lane open in each direction drivers should expect delays and plan for additional travel time.
• When travelling through the area, please follow all posted signs, use caution, and keep intersections clear. Your patience helps keep workers, drivers, and pedestrians safe.

Work planned Week of July 13 to July 17

• Sanitary sewer pipe replacement will continue using trenchless methods, a construction technique that minimizes excavation and reduces disruption to the street.

• Water service will be temporarily interrupted while the existing watermain is isolated from the distribution network. To minimize impacts on local businesses, this work is scheduled to occur overnight. The contractor has been working closely with affected businesses to coordinate the interruption and provide advance notice.

Work completed Week of July 6 to July 10

• Temporary sanitary by-pass system was setup and tested to maintain sanitary sewer
  service throughout construction.
  New sewer infrastructure being installed.

• Crews excavated and installed a new sanitary maintenance hole at the north limit
  of the project.

Community impacts

• Businesses in the construction zone remain open and fully accessible to
  customers, with one lane open in each direction drivers should expect delays and plan for additional travel time.
• To help keep local businesses running smoothly, some construction specific to water operations will take place overnight beginning on Sunday, July 12 to Thursday, July 16:
  • Working 24 hours a day means water service switchovers will be done faster, limiting impacts to day-to-day operations.
  • If your business may be affected by a temporary water interruption, you’ll receive advance notice to help plan ahead.
• Drivers are reminded to follow all posted traffic signs and keep intersections clear to help maintain safe traffic flow through the construction zone.