Picton Main construction work to resume Oct. 20

RW Tomlinson Limited is set to continue work on a  $10,448,966  Phase 3 of the Picton Main Street reconstruction project beginning Monday, Oct. 20. The contractor is the same as for phases one and two.

This phase of the project spans from Spencer Street to 100 metres north of Folkard Lane. One lane of traffic will always be open during the reconstruction, with signals in place to control traffic.  The first phase of Picton Main Street, from Bridge Street to Spencer Street was tendered and constructed in 2022, with the second phase, from Johnson Street to 250m east of Spencer Street being constructed over 2023 and 2024.

This phase of construction was approved in the 2024 capital budget and is the last phase of a multi-year project to service the east Picton area, including underground infrastructure being increased in size to accommodate flows from the new long-term care home, and various proposed developments along this portion of roadway.

Residents in the construction area will have access to their properties and garbage and recycling collection will not be impacted.

Phase 3 involves the installation and upgrade of underground infrastructure including watermains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers.

In addition, the contractor will reconstruct the existing road with new concrete barrier curbs and gutters, a concrete sidewalk, a new widened asphalt roadway surface, and utility-pole-mounted street lighting.

Work in Phase 3 is to be completed in two parts. The first taking place this fall and will include sanitary and storm sewer work on the west side of the road, northerly up to Fawcett Avenue.

The second part, to be completed in 2026, will include the completion of the remainder of the sewers and the full length of all watermain, road, sidewalk, and lighting. No work on this project will occur during the winter months.

Signs will be installed directing drivers on an alternate route around the construction area. The municipality recommends using County Road 6 and County Road 5/Johnson Street to minimize commute disruptions.

If you have an issue during construction, contact Jeff Shortt, Project Manager, at 613.476.2148 extension 1007 or email jshortt@pecounty.on.ca