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Kitchener: Bleams Road Improvements

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This project supports the Region of Waterloo's strategic focus area(s):


Project overview
The Region is reconstructing Bleams Road from Trussler Road to Fischer-Hallman Road in the City of Kitchener. We’ll remove and replace all the asphalt and road structure, as well as install a new watermain, and asphalt multi-use pathways on both sides of Bleams Road. We’ll also construct four roundabouts at Trussler Road, Isaiah Drive, Donnenwerth Drive, and Commonwealth Street/Abram Clemens Street intersections.

A Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study was completed in June 2023.
A recommended alternative was approved by Planning and Works Committee on December 6, 2023.

Timing and Closures — May 21, 2024 to December 2025
Construction will done in stages, from Fischer-Hallman Road heading to Trussler Road. During each stage, Bleams Road will be closed to through traffic. Local access will be maintained for emergency vehicles, residents and patrons of the immediate area. As each stage is completed, the road will be reopened to traffic.

Detour
A detour will be in place on Fischer-Hallman, Ottawa and Trussler for through traffic. Emergency Services have been notified of the construction, closures and detours to minimize any disruptions to services.

Pedestrian access

Pedestrian traffic will be maintained along Bleams Road from Forestwalk Street to Fischer Hallman Road. Pedestrians should follow the signs as they walk through the site.

Property and business access

Access will be available to all businesses, institutions and residences in the construction area, with only temporary impacts to access. Businesses remain open. Please plan for some delays and travel carefully in the construction zone. We request that when driving or walking through and around the construction zone you follow and obey the construction traffic signage for your safety and for the safety of the workers.

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Project update
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Please refer to the information and documents posted on the right side of this page. Feedback can be provided online by asking a question under the Questions Tab below.

Please use the Subscribe Button on the right side of this page to receive email notifications of future project updates.

Please submit any questions or comments to:

David Di Pietro, P.Eng. | Senior Engineer | Region of Waterloo | 150 Frederick Street, 6th Floor | Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3 | Telephone: (519) 575-4529 | Email: ddipietro@regionofwaterloo.ca





This project supports the Region of Waterloo's strategic focus area(s):


Project overview
The Region is reconstructing Bleams Road from Trussler Road to Fischer-Hallman Road in the City of Kitchener. We’ll remove and replace all the asphalt and road structure, as well as install a new watermain, and asphalt multi-use pathways on both sides of Bleams Road. We’ll also construct four roundabouts at Trussler Road, Isaiah Drive, Donnenwerth Drive, and Commonwealth Street/Abram Clemens Street intersections.

A Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study was completed in June 2023.
A recommended alternative was approved by Planning and Works Committee on December 6, 2023.

Timing and Closures — May 21, 2024 to December 2025
Construction will done in stages, from Fischer-Hallman Road heading to Trussler Road. During each stage, Bleams Road will be closed to through traffic. Local access will be maintained for emergency vehicles, residents and patrons of the immediate area. As each stage is completed, the road will be reopened to traffic.

Detour
A detour will be in place on Fischer-Hallman, Ottawa and Trussler for through traffic. Emergency Services have been notified of the construction, closures and detours to minimize any disruptions to services.

Pedestrian access

Pedestrian traffic will be maintained along Bleams Road from Forestwalk Street to Fischer Hallman Road. Pedestrians should follow the signs as they walk through the site.

Property and business access

Access will be available to all businesses, institutions and residences in the construction area, with only temporary impacts to access. Businesses remain open. Please plan for some delays and travel carefully in the construction zone. We request that when driving or walking through and around the construction zone you follow and obey the construction traffic signage for your safety and for the safety of the workers.

Stay informed
Please use the Subscribe Button on the right side of this page to receive email notifications of future project updates.

Project update
For the latest project update, please see the project update tab below.

Please refer to the information and documents posted on the right side of this page. Feedback can be provided online by asking a question under the Questions Tab below.

Please use the Subscribe Button on the right side of this page to receive email notifications of future project updates.

Please submit any questions or comments to:

David Di Pietro, P.Eng. | Senior Engineer | Region of Waterloo | 150 Frederick Street, 6th Floor | Kitchener, ON N2G 4J3 | Telephone: (519) 575-4529 | Email: ddipietro@regionofwaterloo.ca





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  • Share When can we expect street lights on Bleams Rd leading towards Trussler. Currently the entire stretch from Fischer Hallman/Bleams to Bleams/Forestwalk St. is completely dark and it’s very difficult and dangerous for pedestrians residing in Wildflower community. on Facebook Share When can we expect street lights on Bleams Rd leading towards Trussler. Currently the entire stretch from Fischer Hallman/Bleams to Bleams/Forestwalk St. is completely dark and it’s very difficult and dangerous for pedestrians residing in Wildflower community. on Twitter Share When can we expect street lights on Bleams Rd leading towards Trussler. Currently the entire stretch from Fischer Hallman/Bleams to Bleams/Forestwalk St. is completely dark and it’s very difficult and dangerous for pedestrians residing in Wildflower community. on Linkedin Email When can we expect street lights on Bleams Rd leading towards Trussler. Currently the entire stretch from Fischer Hallman/Bleams to Bleams/Forestwalk St. is completely dark and it’s very difficult and dangerous for pedestrians residing in Wildflower community. link

    When can we expect street lights on Bleams Rd leading towards Trussler. Currently the entire stretch from Fischer Hallman/Bleams to Bleams/Forestwalk St. is completely dark and it’s very difficult and dangerous for pedestrians residing in Wildflower community.

    Tania Ghosh asked about 1 year ago

    The Region of Waterloo planning to reconstruct Bleams Road from Fischer Hallman Road to Trussler Road, starting in 2024 at Fischer-Hallman Road and continuing in 2025 toward Trussler Road.  The new Bleams Road design includes multi use trails with street lights on both sides of Bleams Road.  It is anticipated that the road construction will commence in May 2024.  Early hydro pole relocations on the north side of Bleams Road are expected to start in January, so street lights on the north side of the roadway could be installed on the new poles by this spring.

  • Share When can we expect street lights on Bleams Rd leading to Trussler Rd from Fischer Hallman? The entire stretch of road from Fischer Hallman/Bleams to Bleams/Forestwalk St is dark and it becomes extremely dangerous for pedestrians after sunset. The entire residential community of Wildflower faces this problem. on Facebook Share When can we expect street lights on Bleams Rd leading to Trussler Rd from Fischer Hallman? The entire stretch of road from Fischer Hallman/Bleams to Bleams/Forestwalk St is dark and it becomes extremely dangerous for pedestrians after sunset. The entire residential community of Wildflower faces this problem. on Twitter Share When can we expect street lights on Bleams Rd leading to Trussler Rd from Fischer Hallman? The entire stretch of road from Fischer Hallman/Bleams to Bleams/Forestwalk St is dark and it becomes extremely dangerous for pedestrians after sunset. The entire residential community of Wildflower faces this problem. on Linkedin Email When can we expect street lights on Bleams Rd leading to Trussler Rd from Fischer Hallman? The entire stretch of road from Fischer Hallman/Bleams to Bleams/Forestwalk St is dark and it becomes extremely dangerous for pedestrians after sunset. The entire residential community of Wildflower faces this problem. link

    When can we expect street lights on Bleams Rd leading to Trussler Rd from Fischer Hallman? The entire stretch of road from Fischer Hallman/Bleams to Bleams/Forestwalk St is dark and it becomes extremely dangerous for pedestrians after sunset. The entire residential community of Wildflower faces this problem.

    Tania Ghosh asked about 1 year ago

    The Region of Waterloo planning to reconstruct Bleams Road from Fischer Hallman Road to Trussler Road, starting in 2024 at Fischer-Hallman Road and continuing in 2025 toward Trussler Road.  The new Bleams Road design includes multi use trails with street lights on both sides of Bleams Road.  It is anticipated that the road construction will commence in May 2024.  Early hydro pole relocations on the north side of Bleams Road are expected to start in January, so street lights on the north side of the roadway could be installed on the new poles by this spring.

  • Share re: Roundabouts and Pedestrian safety. Ongoing controversy on this topic, as they typically do not mix. Personally, I find that slower speeds approaching and within roundabouts dramatically improves safety for all situations. Reaction time is key. I suggest, consideration be made to "rumble" strips well before each crosswalk, and possibly in the middle of the highest-volume passages in the roundabout. And, a posted warning-speed sign typically used in many curves and dangerous corners. on Facebook Share re: Roundabouts and Pedestrian safety. Ongoing controversy on this topic, as they typically do not mix. Personally, I find that slower speeds approaching and within roundabouts dramatically improves safety for all situations. Reaction time is key. I suggest, consideration be made to "rumble" strips well before each crosswalk, and possibly in the middle of the highest-volume passages in the roundabout. And, a posted warning-speed sign typically used in many curves and dangerous corners. on Twitter Share re: Roundabouts and Pedestrian safety. Ongoing controversy on this topic, as they typically do not mix. Personally, I find that slower speeds approaching and within roundabouts dramatically improves safety for all situations. Reaction time is key. I suggest, consideration be made to "rumble" strips well before each crosswalk, and possibly in the middle of the highest-volume passages in the roundabout. And, a posted warning-speed sign typically used in many curves and dangerous corners. on Linkedin Email re: Roundabouts and Pedestrian safety. Ongoing controversy on this topic, as they typically do not mix. Personally, I find that slower speeds approaching and within roundabouts dramatically improves safety for all situations. Reaction time is key. I suggest, consideration be made to "rumble" strips well before each crosswalk, and possibly in the middle of the highest-volume passages in the roundabout. And, a posted warning-speed sign typically used in many curves and dangerous corners. link

    re: Roundabouts and Pedestrian safety. Ongoing controversy on this topic, as they typically do not mix. Personally, I find that slower speeds approaching and within roundabouts dramatically improves safety for all situations. Reaction time is key. I suggest, consideration be made to "rumble" strips well before each crosswalk, and possibly in the middle of the highest-volume passages in the roundabout. And, a posted warning-speed sign typically used in many curves and dangerous corners.

    GeoffK2015 asked over 2 years ago

    Thank you for your interest in this project.  Your comments will be compiled with others that are received and consideration will be given, by the Project Team, to all comments when completing the study and subsequent roadway design.

     

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