Main Street Reconstruction Update - August 3, 2018
There is excitement in the air as some of our local business owners have cheerfully identified that the asphalt is now in place on the hill. Works have been completed in the Robert Street intersection, with the exception of streetscaping and traffic signalization which will be occurring in the coming weeks. JB Enterprises Ltd. has completed the following work for the week ending August 3, 2018:
- Robert Street and Main Street intersection Curbs, Walkways, and Concrete Base for the soon to be placed paving stones have been installed;
- Sidewalk placed on West Side of Main Street between Water Street and almost up to Robert Street;
- Continue Water Main installation and services heading south from Robert Street towards Poyntz Street;
- Robert Street and Main Street Intersection Open for East/West Traffic August 3rd;
- Sanitary and Storm works including services complete from Robert Street to Poyntz Street;
- Placed Asphalt from 63 Main Street to Robert Street Intersection, along with asphalt on the adjacent Robert Street sections ;
- Temporary Water Main set up from Jeffrey to Edward Street; and,
- Crosswalk Signals at Beck Boulevard and Main Street Operational.
The following items are scheduled to be completed for the week of August 7th, 2018 to August 10th, 2018:
- Move Sanitary Bypass south from Poyntz Street to Jeffrey Street;
- Pulverize Asphalt from Poyntz Street to Jeffrey Street;
- Continue installation of Sanitary and Storm Mains into the Poyntz Street Intersection and heading South;
- Robert Street and Main Street Intersection Open for East/West Traffic August 3rd;
- Continue Water Main heading south towards Poyntz Street;
- Continue Street Light Re locations from Water Street/Simcoe Street to Robert Street;
- Pour Sidewalk from Simcoe Street to Robert Street (East Side), and finish the balance of the sidewalk required on the west side;
- Pour Traffic Lights Bases and Install poles in the Robert Street and Main Street Intersection;
- Continue installing boulevard Paving Stones From Wolfe heading South; and,
- Place Granulars on Main Street from Robert Street heading south in preparation for road bed construction and asphalt.
With the reopening of the Robert Street intersection in the eastbound and westbound direction only, stop signs have been placed in the appropriate locations. Please obey the stop signs as they will allow pedestrian traffic to safely cross the intersection until such time as the traffic signalization is in place.
When Tuesday August 7th arrives, the intersection at Poyntz Street will be closed as the work in the intersection will commence. The detour will be set up at Jeffery Street to send all traffic eastbound and around to Robert Street east to cross at the Robert Street and Main Street Intersection. A map has been attached to identify the route to be taken if you are looking to get to the west end of town. JB Enterprises has assured both the Town and the Village Square Mall merchants that access will be provided at all times to the property off Main Street. This will most likely mean the installation of a temporary access so please watch for the Mall access locations as they may change over the course of the next 2-3 weeks.
Thank you to everyone for your continued patience and understanding. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the Public Works Department at 549-7992 or visit the Town of Penetanguishene website at www.penetanguishene.ca.
Bryan Murray, P. Eng.
Director of Public Works
Town of Penetanguishene