Both lanes of Picton Main Street near York Street now open

APRIL 14: The closure of the eastbound lane of Picton Main Street near the intersection of York Street has now concluded and the street has reopened.

The closure was originally anticipated to continue all week. However, the contractor has completed the sanitary sewer by-pass pumping and preparation work to support the installation of the cast in place pipe liner. The remainder of the work will now take place outside of Picton Main Street.

Disturbances on York Street are expected for the remainder of this week and possibly next week as crews work in the maintenance hole adjacent to Picton Main Street. Residents can expect noise, odour and periodic traffic impacts from equipment entering and exiting the site. At times, York Street adjacent to Picton Main Street will be completely closed to vehicular traffic.

After this work is completed, the contractor will undertake the surface work on York Street. No permanent lane closures on Picton Main Street are anticipated for this work; however, traffic may be delayed for short periods of time as equipment and materials enter and exit the street. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic during these short disruptions.

The project is currently scheduled to be completed by the end of May 2026.

If you have questions about this project, please contact Jeff Shortt, Project Manager, at 613.476.2148 extension 1007 or email jshortt@pecounty.on.ca

APRIL 3: The eastbound lane of Picton Main Street near the intersection of York Street is to be closed from Monday, April 13 until Friday, April 17.

Temporary traffic signals will be in place. Drivers who wish to avoid the lane closure will be directed to use Walton, King and Paul streets.

The closure is required as part of the York Street reconstruction project. As the contractor installs the cast in place pipe (CIPP) liner and improves an existing maintenance hole, sanitary by-pass pumping is necessary on Picton Main Street.

After the CIPP liner is installed, the contractor will undertake the surface works on York Street. No permanent lane closures on Picton Main Street are anticipated for this work; however, traffic may be delayed for short periods of time as equipment and materials enter and exit the street. Flaggers will be on site to direct traffic during these short disruptions.

The project is currently scheduled to be completed by the end of May 2026.

The municipality originally anticipated the lane closure on Picton Main Street would be much longer in duration. However, staff worked with the contractor to limit the lane closure to one week.

Investigations into the condition of the existing pipe segment adjacent to Picton Main Street determined that it was suitable to use CIPP liner as no structural defects were discovered. The existing manhole adjacent to the Picton Main Street sidewalk was also investigated further and does not require replacement; however, internal modifications and improvements will be undertaken.

Project background
The municipality is tackling this project on York Street in Picton as nearly 400 residential and commercial properties need reliable sanitary sewer service. This project was a high priority because of the deteriorating condition of a large trunk sanitary sewer that runs underneath York Street. All excavation work to support the replacement of underground infrastructure was completed in 2025.

County Council awarded the tender in the amount of $855,941 plus HST for the project on Sept. 23, 2025 to Cobourg Development Services Ltd. Council had approved the project in the 2024 capital budget.

If you have questions about this project, contact Jeff Shortt, Project Manager, at 613.476.2148 extension 1007 or email jshortt@pecounty.on.ca