The City of Welland is undertaking a watermain program along Canal Bank Street between Ontario Road and 320 m south of Highway 58A.

Construction

• Installation of 65 m of watermain by open cut method from stub 320 m south of Hwy 58A to Canal Bank Street bridge
• Installation of 155 m of insulated hung watermain on the Canal Bank bridge over the CPKC railway corridor
• Installation of 152 m of watermain by trenchless technology under the Ministry of Ontario Highway 58A corridor
• Installation of 1100 m of watermain by open cut method from Highway 58A to the stub south of Ontario Road
• Trench restoration including granular and asphalt within the roadway
• Hydrant installation

Traffic Disruptions

• One-way traffic with flag persons through the construction zones when permissible (minor periods of road closures may be required throughout construction)
• Open to two-way traffic nightly and on weekends/holidays when permissible.
• Canal Bank Street North right-hand turn lane to Highway 58A will be closed to traffic.

Impacts to Private Property

• Topsoil and sod to be reinstated where disturbed due to construction activities
• Driveway closures required for construction will be communicated in advance to affected property owners
• Driveways that have been disturbed due to construction will be reinstated to match the existing material

Next Steps

• Re-commencement of construction for the final trenchless watermain crossing under Highway 58A will begin late November 2025/early December 2025.
• Watermain works are anticipated to be completed in January 2026, with final restoration in Spring 2026.