Cedar Street Electrical Work by NT Power

Update: The first phase of the the Cedar Street electrical work by NT Power is now complete. Stay tuned for more information on the second phase which includes installing heritage lights.

Newmarket-Tay Power (NT Power) will undertake electrical improvements along Cedar Street. The work will focus on converting all overhead wires on Cedar Street to underground and installing heritage lights along the street. 

• When: January 2 to 31, 2024 
• General Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This work is important and will help decrease power outages caused by inclement weather such as ice storms, freezing rain, and snow events while continuing to revitalize Newmarket’s award-winning Main Street. The installation of heritage lights will occur later in 2024 and is not part of this work phase.  

The Town of Newmarket and NT Power are working together to ensure minimal disruption to businesses, residents, and visitors to downtown Newmarket. Please see below for more information on the disruptions and a map of the work area. 

Disruptions

• Partial Lane Closure of Cedar Street with working hours from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • January 2-5
  • January 15-19
  • January 22-26
• Full Lane Closure of Cedar Street
  • January 8-11
    • No work on January 12 to accommodate the Mayor’s Levee Event
  • January 28-31 (overnight work from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.)
    • Work on January 30 will take place from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• January 28-31: Scheduled short-term overnight power outages for businesses and residents along Cedar Street
• Residents and businesses at 185-195 and 201-226 Main Street South are asked to avoid parking in the private parking areas (highlighted in the map attached) if possible during the week of January 15-19 and January 22-26 to accommodate electrical work in the area.
• NT Power anticipates the need to occasionally enter the parking lot to facilitate the construction work at the buildings associated with this project, and access will strictly be limited to NT Power staff and approved contractors. While construction vehicles may temporarily occupy parking space to complete work, vehicle movement in/out of the parking areas will not be obstructed. Overnight parking will be made available in the Riverwalk Commons parking lot should for your convenience.

Residents and businesses, if you are expecting any special deliveries or need any accommodation during this time, please contact NT Power as soon as possible and we will work with you to ensure minimal disruption. Waste pick-up will be managed by NT Power. If you have questions, please call NT Power 905-895-2309 x 2 or visit ntpower.ca/cedarstreet. 

Parking Lots in Downtown Newmarket 

Visiting downtown Main Street and looking for a place to park? There are over 500 free parking’s spots to choose from. Consider carpooling during this busy time to help free up even more spots! Happy shopping/dining! See the map for more information on where to park.