Kingsway road reconstruction and 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.

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)