Notice of Construction Downtown Port Elgin

Project

As part of the Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO) Connecting Link Program, funding has been allocated for various rehabilitation works along Goderich Street (South-end of Port Elgin Concession 6 to Concession 10 (North-end of Port Elgin). The project will involve the resurfacing of the asphalt on Goderich Street, as well as the restoration of the historic brick intersections in the downtown Port Elgin. Additionally, there will be minor underground infrastructure upgrades.

The work will be carried out in the following phases, with a focus on downtown Port Elgin starting in April to avoid the busy tourism season:

Phase 1

• Scope of Work: Underground service replacement and interlocking brick replacement at the intersections of Gustavus Street and Green Street.
• Duration: This phase is expected to take approximately 4-5 weeks.
• Timing: Estimated start on March 31^st, 2025, with an expected completion date of May 16th, 2025.

Phase 2

• Scope of Work: Underground service replacement and interlocking brick replacement at the intersections of Mill Street and Elgin Street, as well as the new asphalt between Market Street and Emma Street.
• Duration: This phase is expected to take approximately 4-5 weeks.
• Timing: Estimated start on May 19th, 2025, with an expected completion date of June 27th, 2025.

Phase 3

Scope of Work: Various underground storm infrastructure replacements along Goderich Street between Ivings Drive and Concession 6.  This phase is expected to take approximately 3 weeks.

Phase 4

Scope of Work: New asphalt on Goderich Street between Emma Street and Concession 6. This phase is expected to take approximately 2 weeks.

Phase 5

Scope of Work: New asphalt on Goderich Street between Market Street and Concession 10. This phase is expected to take approximately 2 weeks.

Exact dates of Phase 3 to 5 will be confirmed in a future public notice.

Project Details

• The work will be completed by E.C. King Contracting and D&I Wattam Construction.
• Work hours will generally be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, in accordance with Town bylaws.

Traffic and Parking Impacts

• Goderich Street will be closed to through traffic in sections as underground services are installed at downtown core intersections.  Detour routes will be in place to redirect traffic around construction zones.
• Pedestrian access to downtown businesses will remain open throughout the construction period.
• Alternate parking areas will be provided, where possible, to ensure continued access to downtown businesses. We encourage the public to utilize alternate parking areas and municipal parking lots when visiting the downtown area.
• Alleyways will remain open for deliveries to businesses located along Goderich Street.
• Ridge Street (from Bruce Road 25) will be temporarily opened to provide an alternative route to the south end of Port Elgin.

Service Interruptions

• There may be brief interruptions to downtown water services while connections are being changed. You will be notified in advance of any planned interruptions.
• In the event of an unplanned interruption, such as a waterline break or other unforeseen circumstances, the Town and its contractors will work quickly to restore service.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, or would like to schedule a meeting to discuss the project, please feel free to contact the Town’s Engineering Services Division at the phone number on this notice or Email: engineering@saugeenshores.ca.