Surface Works Notice Nov. 7 to 8
The City of Kitchener will reconstruct the road on St. George Street (Queen Street to Benton Street) Nov. 7 and 8. Bel-Air Excavating and Grading Limited the contractor is installing new concrete curb, sidewalk, and driveway ramps.
The ongoing concrete work will limit driveway access. Residents will be required to park on side streets in permitted areas if issued parking passes or we will try and complete works in two stages to possibly permit access.
This work is part of the Council-approved 2024 Capital Works Program to renew aging city roads, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, watermains, and sidewalk for current and future needs. Please see a map of the work area below. Impacts to property access is expected during surface work construction, please see below for more information.
Map of work area
What to expect during surface work construction
Work hours
Work will take place from 7 a.m.to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. Work on weekends may also be required from time to time, but is unlikely, and is pre-approved Saturday and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Driveway access during surface work
The contractor estimates that driveway access will be lost for about 3-5 weeks while concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk, concrete driveway ramps and asphalt road paving is planned to occur. The duration of lost driveway access is due to several factors including:
- time required for crews to complete their work
- time required for concrete to properly cure to reach its proper strength
- subcontractor’s schedule
- other unforeseen factors such as weather
Road and sidewalk access
To complete the work safely, there will be road and sidewalk restrictions within the work zone. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times. The contractor may construct wood planks/bridges over the newly poured concrete sidewalks at various points along the site to provide pedestrian access to properties.
Driveway access
The contractor will notify you of any temporary restrictions to your driveway access. Due to the nature of the work, driveway access may not be possible at all times.
During reconstruction, temporary parking permits will be issued to displaced residents to allow on-street parking when needed. The permits will list streets for parking options where you can park longer than 3 hours and overnight. The site inspector will hand out the permits. Typically, two permits are handed out per property. If you require additional permits, please reach out to the site inspector.
Permits are to be displayed on the dash of your vehicle. Ensure that your vehicle is parked in permitted areas only and that you do not interfere with any construction operations.
We communicate with the Bylaw Enforcement team to ensure residents displaced by construction are noted, although illegal parking and/or safety related issues will continue to be enforced.
Accessible accommodation
The City's contractor must ensure safe and accessible walkways and entryways are maintained for everyone during construction. Any temporary access disruptions will be communicated as soon as possible. If you experience a disruption, have a specific access need or related accommodation request, contact the person listed below.
Residents who require accommodation (examples: for level entry, longer notice) must contact the Project Manager to arrange for access during construction.
On-site communication
Sometimes, contractors need to communicate with homeowners about what is happening on-site. This could be about driveway access, water shut-offs, pre-construction inspections, and site restoration work (examples: landscaping, installing pavers). The contractor's staff will be identifiable by their high-visibility company branded clothing. If you need to speak with staff on the construction site, please ask for the Site Inspector.
Garbage and recycling
Please have materials placed at curbside before 7 a.m. on your collection day. If required, the contractor will move bins to an appropriate location and return them in reasonable amount of time after collection. Please ensure that you label your bins with your address.
Restoration
The construction work area will be restored with sod, concrete and/or asphalt where required. Interlocking bricks, flagstone on a granular base, or other similar features that are removed from public and private property during construction will be replaced. Further information notice regarding sod will follow once the sod is placed.
Parking
This project will affect on-street parking. Parking in the active work zone is not permitted as space is needed for construction equipment and materials. If your parked vehicle affects construction work, it will be relocated with no charge to the owner.
If you require parking enforcement, please contact 519-741-2345.
Moving in/out and deliveries
Efforts will be made to accommodate properties that have scheduled move-ins / move-outs and deliveries. Please contact the site inspector in advance to advise of any delivery access.
Site Inspector
If you have construction questions or an issue onsite, we ask that you be directed to the site inspector who represents the city onsite. The site inspector is onsite daily and can be identified by the white hardhat they wear with either the city logo or consultant company logo on it.
Jeff Gruber
519-504-1811
If the site inspector is unavailable, please contact the Project Manager listed at the end of this notice.
Need more information?
If you have questions about the upcoming work, please contact us.
City Project Manager
Licinio Costa
226-749-3034 (TTY:1-866-969-9994)
Engineering General inquiries
519-741-2406
Thank you for your continued patience.
