James Street North, between Parkway Drive and Victoria Avenue will now be closed for storm sewer work starting on Monday, Sept. 9, instead of the original scheduled date of Sept. 3. Construction is expected to last eight weeks with completion in early November. The work start date was postponed due to unexpected delays and inclement weather this week. 

Sidewalks will remain open during construction to permit pedestrian access to the area and provisions for accessing the school bus loading zone have been made.

Motorists travelling south can follow posted signage to Parkway Drive to Edward Street to Victoria Avenue. Motorists travelling north can follow signage and take Victoria Avenue to Edward Street to Churchill Drive.

Motorists are asked to take alternate routes if possible, use extra caution, and obey all posted signage when travelling near the construction area.

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Contact: Brian Newman– Project Engineer, Engineering Division, 625-2521