Queen Street traffic to shift to north side next week

The multi-year reconstruction of Queen Street started this year on the north side of the street between Elgin and Brock.

After Labour Day, it will switch to the south side.

That means effective Sept. 3, vehicular traffic will be redirected to the north side of street, members of the Downtown Association were advised on Tuesday. 

Here's what the contractor hopes to get done this week:

Elgin to March

• close Queen Street between March and Elgin (done)
• complete connections to temporary water system for Civic #446, #454, #458 & #464
• complete capping of existing watermain at mid-block
• carry out removals of asphalt, concrete curbs etc. from March toward Elgin along south side and install temporary walkways
• commence with installation of new sanitary sewer and watermain from March toward Elgin

March to Spring (north side)

• continue with installation of unit pavers in boulevard
• prepare and complete paving of travel lane within roadway
• install new street light poles and associated wiring
• complete power supply on March Street for new street lighting following completion of work by PUC

Spring to East of Brock (north side)

• complete concrete curbs and ramps at intersections
• work on new planters
• prepare and complete asphalt paving within parking areas and roadway
• install new street light poles and associated wiring
• complete power supply on Brock Street for new street lighting following completion of work by PUC

The work is scheduled to be substantially completed late this fall with some work possibly extending into 2025