Mountain Street could reopen to through traffic by the middle of next week, as crews enter the final paving stage of the Downtown Reimagined construction project in Grimsby.
The stretch between Elm Street and Main Street has been closed to through traffic, with a detour in place. The town expects the road to reopen once paving is finished, weather permitting, according to a Town of Grimsby bulletin.
The update, published Thursday, says all remaining sanitary service replacements on Mountain Street were completed on November 11, followed by paving, cleaning and restoration work. Watermain commissioning also began this week on Mountain Street, Christie Street and Main Street West.
Overnight paving ahead
Crews are scheduled to continue overnight paving at downtown intersections, with each closing one at a time between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. the following morning.
Pending satisfactory water sample results, workers are expected to begin connecting the new watermain to the existing system at Rossmore Avenue and Robinson Street early next week. Connections to individual properties along Rossmore Avenue and Main Street East will follow.
The town is asking residents and motorists to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and follow posted signage. Parking remains accessible through alternate routes, and downtown businesses stay open throughout the work.
Holiday season events on the way
With the construction program advancing, the town is pointing residents toward a slate of holiday events in the downtown core.
The Town Tree Lighting takes place November 26, the same day the Fantasy of Trees display opens at the Grimsby Museum, running until December 6. The Downtown Grimsby BIA's Ladies' Night is scheduled for December 3, and the Santa Claus Parade follows on December 5.
The town is encouraging shoppers to stop by local stores and restaurants downtown to support businesses affected by the ongoing work.
Detailed construction updates and detour information are posted on Let's Talk Grimsby, where residents can follow the project to receive updates by email. Questions about the work can be sent to DTreimagined@grimsby.ca.
