Notice 4 - April 28, 2023

Dear Resident and Business Owners,

This notice is to provide you an update on Bell’s work along Queen Street between Prospect Street and Main Street South. Bell’s contractor (Avertex) mobilized on site and installed traffic detour signs on March 20, 2023. Eastbound traffic on Queen Street is currently closed and local traffic is permitted to travel westbound only. Avertex has installed a large carrier pipe underneath the Holland River and train tracks. The next steps are to install conduit within the carrier pipe and finish restoration work. Avertex is on schedule to be finished late May 2023 pending any unforeseen circumstances and weather.

During construction, certain existing utilities were found to be installed in different locations compared to the historical engineering drawings which has resulted in a change to the construction methodology. This change includes a third pit being excavated west of Concession Street. The intersection of Concession Street and Queen Street will remain closed to traffic while the additional work is completed. Due to this change, the need to close the intersection of Main Street South and Queen Street for two days is no longer required. (As previously mentioned in Project Notice 3).

Queen Street westbound traffic remains open for emergency services, local residents and waste collection only. If you have received garbage bags from the Town, please continue to use these on your collection day.

As with all construction works, residents may experience dust, noise, and minor vibration. The Town, Bell, and Avertex will limit these inconveniences as much as possible.

Should you have any questions regarding the project, please reach out to Eric Engman, Capital Works Project Manager at the Town of Newmarket by emailing eengman@newmarket.ca or by calling 905-895-5193 ext. 2519, Jarred Rundle, Structures Manager at Bell Canada by emailing jarred.rundle@bell.ca or John Jonker, Project Manager at Avertex at jjonker@avertex.ca or by calling 1-888-837-3030.

Project updates will be communicated to you via direct letter. For all project updates and information, please visit heynewmarket.ca/queenbridge

Thank you to the residents and businesses in the area for their patience and understanding as we complete this important work to ensure the Queen Street bridge remains safe for all to use while providing a connection into the heart of Newmarket.