Water Street Infrastructure Improvement Update

The final phase of the Water Street Infrastructure Improvement project that began on March 27, is progressing on schedule, with the underground infrastructure installation nearing completion at the Waldegrave Street intersection, and underground work scheduled to begin at the intersection of Prescott Street and Job’s Cove, next week.

Waldegrave Street intersection

As weather permits, crews will be working to reinstate the road surface at the Waldegrave Street intersection during the coming weeks. Traffic lanes will be opened as the work progresses and the intersection controlled by flags persons. The intersection surface will be gravel until the asphalt plants are opened towards the end of May. A further announcement on the complete reopening of Waldegrave Street will be made as soon as it is safe to do so.

The temporary Metrobus stops and routes will remain as they currently are until the Waldegrave intersection it is fully reopened. Details for these temporary routes and stops are still available on the Metrobus website.

Prescott Street/Job’s Cove Intersection

On Monday May 1, 2023 work will begin in the intersection along Prescott Street/Job’s Cove just south of Water Street. Traffic will be maintained while this work is ongoing, and no detours will be required at this time. Lane reductions will be controlled by flag persons. An announcement will be made when detours are required for the Prescott Street intersection.

The city apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this construction project, which is scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2023.