Work on York Street complete until spring; cost-savings found

UPDATE: Work on the York Street reconstruction project concluded Dec. 19 for the fall construction season.
Due to delays in utility relocations and atypical December weather, the contractor was unable to put down base asphalt. A temporary driving surface has been installed on York Street. The contractor will repair the surface if necessary throughout the winter.

The contractor will complete the surface works, including asphalt, curb, and sidewalk, in spring 2026 in accordance with the original project schedule. A temporary closure of York Street will be required to complete this work.
Hydro One relocations to support the surface works will occur in the coming months. A temporary closure of York Street may be required to complete the relocations.

The municipality is tackling the project because of the deteriorating condition of a large trunk sanitary sewer that runs underneath York Street.

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

Update on Picton Main Street closure
After further investigation into the condition of the existing pipe segment adjacent to Picton Main Street, the County, D.M. Wills and the contractor determined it was suitable to use cast in place pipe (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.

This change in scope will result in a significant cost savings on this project.

The eastbound lane of Picton Main Street will still need to be closed for one week in spring 2026. This closure will allow the contractor to install sanitary by-pass pumping that is required for the CIPP liner and manhole improvements.

Temporary traffic signals will ensure one lane of traffic always remains open. Signage will direct drivers to an alternate route around the construction using Walton Street, King Street, and Paul Street.
The municipality will issue a notice in advance of the lane closure.

Picton Main down to one lane in December as York St. re-construction begins