Reconstruction project in Barrie’s east end means water service disruptions and lane closures

Crews continue work on Eugenia Street in Barrie, Ont. (Source: City of Barrie)

Residents in an east-end neighbourhood in Barrie will experience water service disruptions this week as crews continue work in the area to upgrade ageing roads and infrastructure.

The City says water service will be transferred from the old water main to the new, resulting in temporary interruptions the week of April 28 for those on Eugenia Street. Those impacted should have received notice of the disruptions.

The work has also resulted in intermittent lane closures on St. Vincent Street at Duckworth Street over roughly three weeks as crews install the new water main and water services.

Additionally, a new sidewalk is being installed on Albert Street and Dundonald Street between Eugenia and Codrington. The City said residents with affected driveways would also receive notice in advance.

The Collier and Berczy Streets intersection will be closed starting May 5 for roughly four weeks for crews to install new maintenance holes and a stormwater filtration unit. There will be detours in place with advanced signage to alert motorists.

"This project will renew the life of the deteriorating roadways and underground infrastructure in the neighbourhood, as well as increase the water network capacity for the area for future growth of the city," the City stated regarding the Eugenia Street and Wellington Reconstruction program.