Southbound lane reductions along Woodroffe Avenue for ongoing watermain repairs

Updates

Pictured is a rough sketch of the closure.

January 30, 2025

Commissioning of the repaired section of the Woodroffe Ave watermain has been completed. The watermain was returned to service yesterday (Jan 29) evening.

The final reinstatement work is scheduled for the spring and will take a few days to complete. Details about the traffic impacts will be provided closer to that time.

January 24, 2025

The installation of the new watermain pipe sections is ongoing and completion of the repair work is on track to be completed by the end of next week. Associated lane closures will be removed at that time.  

The commissioning phase has commenced and is expected to be completed by mid-February. During the commissioning phase, periodic lane closures on southbound Woodroffe will be necessary from David Drive to Norice Street to access the various watermain valve chambers. However, a minimum of one southbound lane will remain open at all times.

January 17, 2025

Traffic management set-up was successfully implemented yesterday evening.  Southbound traffic and transit are being maintained around the work area using the Woodroffe southbound transit and cycling lane between Tallwood//Meadowlands and Norice Street (one traffic lane southbound is maintained). Excavation has commenced to expose and replace the watermain pipe sections. This will occur throughout the weekend and next week.

The City’s water distribution system remains fully operational and reliable and continues to deliver high-quality water to residents. We are aiming to provide another update on construction progress on Monday. We will continue to provide updates throughout the duration of the repair as it relates to the current workplan, schedule and traffic staging.

January 16, 2025

Starting Wednesday, January 15, sections of Woodroffe Avenue, from David Drive to Norice Street, will be reduced to one lane southbound.

The southbound lane closure is related to emergency watermain repair work, involving excavation in the southbound lanes of Woodroffe Avenue, replacement of sections of watermain, and reinstatement of the road.

This work is expected to be completed in spring 2025. 

Traffic impacts and OC Transpo

Traffic delays around the construction zone are expected. Signage will be in place to notify residents of the impacted area. Residents are encouraged to consider alternate routes or to take transit where possible.

OC Transpo routes will be maintained through the construction zone.  

Local access, pedestrians, and cyclists

Access for pedestrians and cyclists through the construction zone will be maintained but may be detoured at times. Access to local businesses and private properties will be maintained at all times.

Stay informed!

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