Phase 2 Update - Road Closures expanding south to Elizabeth Street - May 15, 2020

Phase 2 of the King Street Rejuvenation project is progressing well, and as a result the current road closure on King Street, from Bayshore Drive to Hugel Avenue, will be expanded beginning on Tuesday, May 19. 

Starting on Tuesday, May 19, Hugel Avenue will be closed between Borsa Lane and Bourgeois Lane so that work can be done underneath this intersection. Beginning on Monday, May 25, the road closure will extend south to Elizabeth Street, resulting in King Street being completely closed from Bayshore Drive south to Elizabeth Street. 

Bayshore Drive, Elizabeth Street and Yonge Street will remain open to vehicular traffic during this time.

​Notice to Residents & Business Owners

Updated Road Closure Map​

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Phase 2 Update - Work schedule updated, first section of work to extend to Hugel Avenue - April 1, 2020

An alternative work schedule has been created to address the needs of the construction crews doing the Phase 2 work. Starting the week of April 6, the road closure will be extending south to Hugel Avenue. The new work schedule can be viewed here​.

There are​ a few reasons for this change:

1. It has been determined that additional dewatering of the ground water is required in order to install the underground infrastructure. In order to do so, they need to complete the removals and install well points in​ both the current block and the next block ahead,​ in order to draw the water down. 
   
2. Since there has been little activity downtown with most of the businesses being closed, we would like to take the opportunity to move in a second crew ahead of schedule in order to accelerate the schedule. 
   
3. In order for two crews to have the space required to work efficiently, as well as work within current COVID​-19 spatial restrictions, the space of the extra block is needed.
   

Media Release: Phase 2 of King Street Rejuvenation Project to begin March 30

March 26, 2020 – With the early arrival of spring weather, The Town of Midland is pleased to announce that Phase 2 of the King Street Rejuvenation Project will begin on Monday, March 30, 2020. Continuing where Phase 1 left off in 2019, Phase 2 will see continued work along King Street to replace underground infrastructure, sidewalks, trees and lighting.

"We understand many downtown businesses are impacted by COVID​-19," said Mayor Stewart Strathearn “Moving forward with this project now, as planned, we expect to complete the project this year avoiding any carryover and added disruption in 2021."

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Arnott Construction Ltd., the contractor on the project, is taking all reasonable precautions necessary in order to follow the most up to date industry best practices in order to fight the spread of the virus. Changes have been made to Health & Safety procedures and protocols, as well contingency plans have been put into place. The situation will continue to be monitored and changes will be implemented where necessary.

“In discussions with both Arnott Construction Ltd. and Tatham Engineering, a plan was developed permitting Phase 2 to continue as scheduled, with extra precautions in place given these ever-changing times," said Andy Campbell, Executive Director of Environment & Infrastructure for the Town of Midland. “We encourage the community to continue to support all of the downtown businesses during construction once the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted."​

Phase 2 will be done in one-block increments, with the first block of work being done from Bayshore Drive to Dominion Avenue. The project will continue south, with Elizabeth Street to Yonge Street being the final block. A work schedule and traffic control plan have been posted on Engaging Midland, and more updates will be provided throughout Phase 2. Visit EngagingMidland.ca/King-Street-Rejuvenation for more details.

For more information on the state of COVID-19 in our area, please contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 or visit their website at simcoemuskokahealth.org.​

Update - Phase 2 Pre-Construction Open House

The Town of Midland is holding a King Street Rejuvenation - Phase 2 Pre-Construction Open House.

When: Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: North Simcoe Sports & Recreation Centre - Community Hall

*This Open House is drop-in style. There will be no formal presentation.*

The purpose of this Open House is to:

• Coordinate the upcoming Phase 2 of the rejuvenation project with businesses and downtown residents;
• Answer questions and explain more about Phase 2, with Town Staff, Tatham Engineering Staff and Arnott Construction Staff available; and
  
• Provide construction drawings for the upcoming work, construction sequencing plans, and Traffic Control plans.​