Kingsway Road Reconstruction & Watermain Upgrade

The City of Welland is completing the designs for the Kingsway Road Reconstruction and Watermain Upgrade project. The project area has been split into two areas: Kingsway from St. Clair Drive (Rail) to Erie Street, and Kingsway from 80 metres south of Forks Road to Talbot Avenue. Construction is planned for 2025. Please see below for a description of the proposed works in each area. Additional information can be found within the presentation located in the Document Library.

Kingsway - St. Clair Drive (Rail) to Erie Street

• Replace and upsize the existing watermain from Erie Street to St. Clair Drive
• Replace water services from the new watermain to the property line, including new curb stops
• Replace hydrants
• Upgrade the existing storm sewer system from Erie Street to St. Clair Drive, including a new storm sewer outlet, catch basins, and drainage improvements
• Reconstruct the full road from Erie Street to the rail crossing including new sidewalks, curb, and gutter
• Add on street parking on Erie Street
• A new pedestrian crossing on Kingsway at Erie Street
• Improve street lighting from Erie Street to St. Clair Drive
• Improve the railway crossing

Kingsway - 80m South of Forks Road to Talbot Avenue

• Replace and upsize the existing watermain from 80 metres south of Forks Road to Talbot Avenue
• Replace all water services from the new watermain to the property line, including new curb stops
• Replace hydrants
• Trench repair and surface restoration
• Asphalt resurfacing in the disturbed lane (northbound lane)