The contractor has bumped up the start date and construction on the Marsden Street Active Transportation Project will now begin on Monday, June 16, with the project expected to continue "over the coming months," according to the City.
While work is underway, Marsden Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from Rotary Drive to Warren Avenue as of June 16, including the Marsden Street Bridge. Limited local vehicle access could be temporarily restored on either side of the bridge as work progresses.
"This important infrastructure project will enhance safety and accessibility in the area through three significant upgrades," City staff said in a Friday press release. "A new sidewalk will be constructed along the north side of Marsden Street, connecting Rotary Drive and Warren Avenue. The Marsden–Montgomery intersection will be realigned. At the same time, stormwater system improvements will be completed throughout the corridor."
Residents and visitors should be advised of the following detour information:
•Vehicle traffic between Rotary Drive and Warren Avenue should use Archibald Bridge or Black Bear Bridge.
•Access to the lower Creekside/Blarchmont neighbourhood will remain available via Stiles Street or Caldwell Street.
•Pedestrian access across the bridge will generally be maintained, though brief full closures may occur.
•Pedestrian access to the skatepark and Kimberley Fellowship Baptist Church will remain open. Additional parking is available along the west side of Rotary Drive and Montgomery Avenue.
NXTLVL Consulting and Excavation Ltd. was brought on by the City as primary contractor for this project. The City asks that you obey all signage and closures for the safety of yourself and the construction workers.
The project was funded through a provincial active transportation grant.
"We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation during this temporary disruption," the City said. "While the work may cause short-term inconvenience, it will result in long-term improvements to the area’s infrastructure, safety, and walkability."
