Fairview Avenue Rehabilitation and Bridge Removal - Warehouse Street to Talbot Street

 

The Fairview Avenue Rehabilitation and Bridge Removal project has been prioritized to address the poor condition of the bridge crossing CASO, renew aging underground infrastructure, enhance intersection safety, and improve drainage in the area. 

Existing Conditions

Existing Conditions

The scope of Fairview Avenue Project includes bridge removal, infrastructure rehabilitation, active transportation, and safety enhancements along with improvements to the watermain, storm drainage, and sanitary sewers. The Fairview Avenue Construction project implements the City's "Complete Streets" philosophy to enhance accessibility for all road users including vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities.   A map of the proposed improvements can be found here.
         
Schedule

Improvements to Fairview Avenue from Talbot Street to Warehouse Street, are planned for construction in 2025.

  • Phase 1 - Fairview Avenue (Talbot St. to Warehouse St.)
    Bridge removal, installation of Pedestrian Tunnel crossing Fairview, new traffic signalization, replacement of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, roadway, curb, and sidewalk.
    •  Tentative Start - June 2025
      • The Fairview Avenue Construction Project is not scheduled to begin until First Avenue between Wellington Street and Talbot Street is reopened to traffic.
      • Hydro utility relocations for the project area will be completed by Entegrus in advance of the Fairview Avenue Rehabilitation and Bridge Removal project.  Regular single lane diversions should be expected in the area during this time.  Please contact Entegrus for any information specific to this work.
    • Anticipated Completion - November 2025
  •  Phase 2 - Fairview Avenue (Warehouse St. to Elm St.)
    Road rehabilitation, pedestrian and cycling improvements
    • Phase 2 has been placed on hold in response to Bill 212, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024.
Project Updates
If you are interested in receiving e-mails with project status updates during construction, please contact the City's project Manager at [email protected]
Project Contacts
City Project Manager    
Cory Pietrzak, C. Tech.    
T. 519-631-1680 x4179    
[email protected]