Drivers face more delays as LaSalle accelerates Front Road storm sewer project

Front Road at Vermont Street in LaSalle, Ont. March 30, 2026. (Rob Hindi/AM800 News)

To speed up work on the Front Road storm sewer reconstruction project, two separate crews will be on site in LaSalle, bringing additional lane restrictions, road closures and detours.

Work on the $7.9-million project, which includes rebuilding Front Road between Boismier Avenue and Reaume Road, resumed in early March after being delayed last summer due to material supply issues.

Construction previously underway on Front Road from Lafferty Avenue to Boismier Avenue now includes a separate phase stretching from Lafferty Avenue to Bouffard Road.

Mayor Crystal Meloche says drivers should expect delays and use posted detours.

“We just really ask that people don’t speed through the neighbourhoods,” she said.

“The weather is getting nice, which means there are a lot more kids out on the street on their bikes. We ask everyone to slow down, take their time and leave five or 10 extra minutes in the morning, because there will definitely be delays there on Front Road.”

Meloche says community response has been positive so far, with only a couple of calls received since work began on March 9.

“I think everyone understands that it’s needed. It’s flood mitigation work, which is really important to the area, and we’re doing what we can to move it along quickly,” she said.

“That’s why we have two separate crews working on those areas, so hopefully we’ll wrap up at least this phase of the project in the month of June.”

Meloche says access to Front Road from some side streets will be limited during construction.

“It is two lanes, so they’re going to limit access where they can in the higher areas, and businesses will still be open,” she said.

“All the businesses will remain open, with access maintained. There may be closures from time to time, but we’ll make sure people can still get to those businesses.”

Meloche says LaSalle police will be monitoring the area to help ensure safety.