Avoid Mary Street – water main break under repair

Construction work to repair a broken water main on Mary Street (between Main Street and Elizabeth streets) is under way until approximately 5 p.m. Thursday.
Both lanes of Mary Street will be closed to traffic (allow local traffic only), and sidewalks will be obstructed.
Drivers and pedestrians are advised to follow marked detours.
Homes in the immediate area may experience temporary pressure reduction and coloured water (running cold water faucet nearest to the water meter can help to move coloured water out of the system, once pressure is restored and repairs are complete.
These repairs are not expected to impact water services or quality to residents in the area.
For more information, contact the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward at 613-476-2148 x 521 or 613-967-8777 after business hours.

JAN 17 – Photos  from January 17 when construction was under way to repair a water main break where Mary Street and Chapel streets merge near the Picton United Church. Traffic was reduced to one lane of traffic from Picton Main to Bowery Street, while the repairs took place. Sidewalks on one side of the road will be obstructed for the duration of the repair.