Watermain replacement and improvement
Stage 4 – Main Street South. Project 18-1380.
The Region of Peel has been working in your neighbourhood to replace the watermain along Main Street South. This work is required to maintain and improve existing water services.
At this stage in the project, temporary lane reductions on Main Street South will be required to complete this work. The schedule has been revised. This is the updated schedule for Phase 1 and Phase 2 work on Main Street South and John Street.
Monday, August 28, 2023, until Friday, September 1, 2023
Phase 1: Traffic impacts
- It will be necessary to bring the new watermain into service on John Street and Main Street South, as shown in the phase 1 detour map below.
- For this reason, northbound Main Street South is closed from Wellington Street to Queen Street. Therefore, there will be no access between Main Street South and John Street.
- John Street has been converted to a two-way during the duration of this work. John Street is accessible from Chapel Street with the assistance of Paid Duty Officers.
- During this work, one lane of southbound traffic is open on Main Street South from Queen Street to Wellington Street.
- Please note that over the long weekend, one northbound lane and one southbound lane will be open on Main Street South from Wellington Street to Queen Street. John Street will be converted back to a one-way street and will be accessible from Main Street South.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023, until Friday, September 8, 2023
Phase 2: Traffic impacts
- It will be necessary to connect the new watermain to the services on the west side of Main Street South.
- For this reason, southbound Main Street South will be closed from Queen Street to Wellington Street, as shown in the phase 2 detour map below.
- Buffy Lane will not be accessible from Main Street South. Access from Queen Street West to Russell Lane will be maintained. The loading zones on Queen Street East and Queen Street West will be available to use for deliveries and short-term parking.
- John Street will be converted back to a one-way street.
- During this work, one lane of northbound traffic will be open on Main Street South from Queen Street to Wellington Street.
During this time, traffic will be directed by police officers / a flag person.
We apologize for any delays or inconvenience resulting from these traffic impacts.
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Safety during construction
Construction zones require extra caution to keep everyone safe – pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and construction workers. When driving, walking, or biking through the construction area, please be aware of your surroundings, watch for construction crews and other road users, slow down, account for delays, and consider other routes if possible. To learn more about how to stay safe in construction zones, visit stay safe in construction zones.
Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. This work will allow us to continue providing you with high quality tap water and wastewater services. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Water Linear Engineering
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Region of Peel
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409
Phase 1 Detour Map
Phase 2 Detour Map
