The Making Over Main Street project has resumed with construction crews working on Block 2 (Main Street West from Ferguson Street to Fraser Street) and Block 3 (Ferguson Street from Main Street to Oak Street).
Beginning early on the morning of Monday, April 15, the City of North Bay advises MCA Contracting will begin replacing a 375-millimetre diameter sanitary sewer on Ferguson Street, spanning from Oak Street to Main Street, as part of the Making Over Main Street project.
Traffic on Oak Street will be reduced to a single lane at Ferguson Street next week while construction is underway at the intersection. Oak Street is expected to reopen to two lanes with a gravel surface before the weekend of April 20–21.
Drivers should anticipate delays in this area and are advised to seek alternative routes until work progresses beyond the intersection.
Once these two blocks have been completed, work will shift to Block 1, between Fraser Street and Cassells Street.
The project mainly involves the reconstruction of above-ground infrastructure, including road base, curb and gutter, concrete crosswalks, exposed aggregate accent sidewalks, concrete sidewalks, traffic control systems, streetlight upgrades, festoon lighting, asphalt paving, and communication systems. Upgrades to the sanitary sewer on Ferguson Street and other ancillary infrastructure are included.
For more information about the Making Over Main Street project, including background, frequently asked questions, and answers, visit the project website.
CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY, HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT:
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Work Hours |
Work on this project will occur Monday to Friday from 7:00am until 7:00pm. Work on Saturday will only be permitted to complete special operations or maintain schedule. Work on Sundays and holidays is not permitted without special permission. |
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Vehicle Traffic Management:
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Vehicle Traffic will not be permitted on the block under construction and a detour will be in place to assist drivers. Side streets adjacent to the block under construction will be down to one lane of traffic. Flagging personnel will be used intermittently to permit some work on side streets. Motorists are reminded to abide by traffic/construction signs posted in local areas to ensure safe travel of all users including pedestrians and bicycle riders. Every effort will be made to manage traffic and closures for the safety of construction workers, pedestrians and residents. Road users should expect delays travelling through this section for the duration of the project. |
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Pedestrian Traffic Management: |
Stores and businesses will be open during construction. Pedestrians are requested to follow the indicated path along each side of the street for access to businesses. Temporary wayfinding signs will be posted to assist pedestrians find the businesses on that block. |
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Parking |
Parking will not be permitted anywhere on the road during active construction work. Temporary parking arrangements have been made for pedestrians needing access to stores located on each block under construction by permitting 2-hour free parking at lots 2, and 4. |
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Deliveries |
Deliveries may occur during construction using local access but may not always be possible due to the location of installing infrastructure. The Contractor will make every effort to assist with delivery of your packages. |
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Residents |
Residents along each road section indicated will always have access to their property. The Contractor will assist with picking up your garbage and recyclables placed in front of the residence and delivering to the collection agency on the day of normal schedule pick-up. |
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Businesses |
All businesses’ access will remain open during the construction with signage placed at both ends of the construction limits on each road section as necessary. The Contractor will assist with picking up your garbage and recyclables placed in front of the business and delivering to the collection agency on the day of normal schedule pick-up. |
